How they fared: Team SA on Day 3 (Mon) at the CYG

Team SA were involved in five different sporting codes on Monday. This is how they fared at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago. There were three more medals taking the overall tally to five – three golds and two silvers. ATHLETICS Women’s T38 100m semi-final heats: T37 para athlete Hlelo Modise finished fourth in…

August 7, 20230Comments ByGary Lemke

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Team SA in action on Day 3 (Mon) at CYG

Team SA are involved in five different sporting codes on Monday. This is a quick guide as to who is representing Team SA in the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago. Note: SA time is +6 hours. All times listed are local. ATHLETICS The opening day of track and field takes place Women’s T38 100m…

August 7, 20230Comments ByGary Lemke

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Day 2 (Sun): How Team SA fared at Commonwealth Youth Games

Swimming's Jessica Thompson (pictured) took Team SA's medals tally to two when she claimed the GOLD medal in the women's 50m butterfly at the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago. This is a summary of how Team SA fared on day 2 of competition. BEACH VOLLEYBALL Jayden Cupido and Valaitham Deloshen (men) lost 2-0…

August 7, 20230Comments ByGary Lemke

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SASCOC president congratulates Proteas and Banyana Banyana

By GARY LEMKE As Team South Africa continues to strive for success at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad & Tobago, the country’s sportswomen continue to make a big impression on the global stage. The SASCOC president, Barry Hendricks (pictured), has added his voice to those who are applauding the efforts of the…

August 6, 20230Comments ByGary Lemke

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Liebenberg wins GOLD at Commonwealth Youth Games

By GARY LEMKE Miles Liebenberg gave Team SA cause for celebration when he claimed the country’s first gold medal on the opening day of competition at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad & Tobago. “I’m so happy,” said Liebenberg. “It’s an absolutely unbelievable experience in winning this. It’s definitely the biggest race I’ve ever won…

August 5, 20230Comments ByGary Lemke

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Houlie’s words of support to Commonwealth Class of 2023

By GARY LEMKE Michael Houlie is still only 23, but he seems to have been around for a long time and is one of the senior statesmen when it comes to South African swimmers. The breaststroke star, who is based in the United States where he studies at the University of Tennessee, is currently in…

August 1, 20230Comments ByGary Lemke

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TEAM SA named for Trinbago 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games

The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) has announced a team of 49 athletes to represent Team South Africa at the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago, from 4-11 August. The seventh edition of the Commonwealth Youth Games is expected to host over 1,000 athletes and para-athletes between the ages of…

July 3, 20230Comments ByGary Lemke