Sporting highlights of July and August 2016

A quick look at some of 2016’s sporting thrills.

Matthew van Blerk (19), from Delville, was selected in the South African u-19 paintball team to represent the country at the Paintball World Cup in Paris.

July and August’s 2016 sports throwback.

July:

Different shades of colour were witnessed as the South African National Majorette and Cheerleading Association (SAMCA), held its annual National Championships at the Germiston Stadium.
Germiston’s first parkrun, the Victoria Lake Parkrun, was held at Germiston Lake and it was a success.
Nine members of Tebbutt’s Mixed Martial Arts Academy competed in the ISKA World Championships, in Orlando, USA. The South African team clinched top honours, with Tebbutt’s being recognised as a world class club. The club walked away with five first place, 10 second place and nine third place trophies; as well as 21 medals and full Protea colours.

August:

The Germiston Simmer Rugby Club were named the winners of the Senior Grand Challenge, after a hard-fought match against Randburg Diggers.
Shorin-Kempo Kaikan Karate Club members took first place at the Zimbabwe Full Contact Karate Tournament.
Nikita Coetzer (11) from Lambton, represented the Eastern Gauteng team in the Small Districts Inter-Provincial Gala at the Boksburg North Swimming Pool – and won a gold medal in the 100m breaststroke.

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