Roodepark athletes shine at Gauteng champs | Roodepoort Record

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Roodepark School hosted the LSEN Schools Gauteng Championships on March 10–11, and achieved great success on the athletics field.

Roodepark U19s: Belle Ross, Chloe Berry, Rethebile Sefika, and Maxine Oktober. Photo supplied.
Rooodepark U17s: Katlego Kwaza, Botshelo Mobebe, Mmikia Nkuana, Ayanda Nokwe, Oratilwe KLhambula, and Siyanbonga Dube. Photo supplied.

According to the school’s public relations officer, Nicole de Barros, the honour of playing host to this prestigious tournament was completely overshadowed by no fewer than 20 Roodepark Athletes being chosen to represent the Gauteng LSEN team at the national championships, set to be held at Rustenburg in April.

Roodepark U15 girls: Tlakuso Hlangwane, Omara Awan, Anusshka de Weerdt, Boitumelo Sesing, Cayleigh van der Haar, and Bondo Sentiwe. Photo supplied.
Roodepark U15 boys: Kgosi Motsoai, Luatile Modise, Lwazi Nyivane, and Avuyo Mokgatle.

“We are so proud of our athletes,” Nicole says.

“Their hard work and meticulous preparation during the season paid off, and they now get to compete on the national stage.

“We wish them all the best where they will be representing the province at the nationals.”

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