Several young wrestlers from the Primrose-based Raptors Wrestling Club recently showcased their skills at the Central Gauteng Open Championships.<\/p>\n
The event saw some of the country\u2019s best young wrestlers competing for top honours, which meant the team had their work cut out for them.<\/p>
\u201cOnce again they did not miss a beat, and brought home nine medals,\u201d said head coach Dewald de Wet proudly.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe, as coaches, are very pleased with the team\u2019s performance so far this year, and foresee an even greater medal haul in the near future.\u201d<\/p>
The club\u2019s members are working hard to ensure they win several medals in the South African Youth Championships which will be held later this year.<\/p>\n
A full list of results:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Michael Smith won a gold medal.<\/p>\n \u2022 Rico van der Westhuizen won a gold medal.<\/p>\n \u2022 Janick Kruger won a gold medal.<\/p>\n \u2022 Ian Willemse won a gold medal.<\/p>\n \u2022 Daniella de Wet won a gold medal.<\/p>\n \u2022 Tiaan Jansen van Rensburg won a gold medal.<\/p>\n \u2022 Shannon Jansen van Rensburg won a silver medal.<\/p>\n \u2022 Connor Bester won a bronze medal.<\/p>\n \u2022 Dewald de Wet won a bronze medal.<\/p>\n If you are interested in joining the club call de Wet on 083 611 7169 or send an email to dadewet@telkomsa.net or visit their Facebook page by searching\u00a0Raptors Wrestling<\/a>.<\/p>\n Have a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za<\/a><\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0Kgotsofalang Mashilo (journalist)\u00a0kgotsofalangm@caxton.co.za<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n YouTube\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Or add the GCN on\u00a0<\/b><\/span>WhatsApp 079 406 1181<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or\u00a0BBM (BBM Pin: 7F102137)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>today, to get all the latest news.<\/p>\n Catch-up on more local news with our sister newspapers\u00a0<\/span>Bedfordview Edenvale News<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Alberton Record<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Kempton Express<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\nALSO READ:\u00a0Raptors continue their winning ways<\/h4>\n