SA teen sensation Puseletso Mabote more than ready for the Paralympics

The Games will take place in Paris from 28 August - 8 September. 

Speaking to SABC Sport, Mabote, who set an African record in the Men 100m T63 and a new personal best time of 12.64 at the previous Games in Tokyo, believes he will be exceptional in Paris.

"I'm currently entering the last two months of preparation leading up to the Paris Paralympic Games, which will be held at the end of August," said Mabote.

"And so far my preparations are going fantastic, and this is just a matter of me honing my skills and getting ready for that final race or jump by the end of the Paralympic Games."

Mabote was also one of the athletes who represented South Africa in the Kobe 2024 Para Athletics World Championships in Japan and won silver in the men’s 100m T63 final, while also setting an African record in the long jump. 

He says his achievements at the World Champs proved he’s ready for Paris.

"Me winning the silver medal in the 100m in Kobe, Japan, gave me an indication that I am on the right path to becoming a medal contender in Paris because that would show progression and it shows me I have the ability to do very well at the Paralympic Games."