PARALYMPIC-GAMES

SA Paralympian Puseletso Mabote

SASAPD president encourages athletes to excel at Nationals

South African Sports Association for Physically Disabled president Jean Miggels has encouraged athletes to use the SASAPD Nationals this week to improve their times.

Simone Kruger of South Africa during the medal ceremony for the women’s discus F38 where she won the gold medal, on day 10 of the 2024 Paris Paralympics Games at Stade de France on September

Simone Kruger inspired by the Zanele Situ trophy for top performance

Paralympic star Simone Kruger says she’s honoured after receiving the Zanele Situ trophy for the best performing Athlete at the Winelands International Para Athletics Championships.

South African Para cyclist Pieter du Preez

Pieter du Preez reflects on Paralympic success and national pride

South African Paralympian Pieter du Preez has opened up about his journey from aspiring Olympian to Paralympic gold medallist.

Simone Kruger of South Africa during the medal ceremony for the women’s discus F38 where she won the gold medal, on day 10 of the 2024 Paris Paralympics Games at Stade de France on September

Simone Kruger reflects on a successful 2024

Double world record holder Simone Kruger attributes her 2024 success to having a solid supportive structure.

SA Paralympic gold medalist and world record holder Mpumelelo Mhlongo

Mpumelelo Mhlongo: My dream was just to have enough food

Paralympic gold medallist Mpumelelo Mhlongo says his childhood dream was to never run out of food, rather than win a Paralympic medal.

SA Paralympic gold medalist Natalie du Toit

SA Paralympian Natalie du Toit spearheading youth employment

South African Paralympic gold medalist and Laureus Sport trustee Natalie du Toit is working hard to bridge the employment gap in the country.

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