It’s so good to encounter positive news about our female sports stars in mainline media, and today’s article on weightlifter Babalwa Ndleleni-Ramahlape, published on Independent Online and originally printed in the Cape Argus, is one of the best instances we’ve encountered recently.
Journalist Andisiwe Makinana describes in humble terms Ndleleni-Ramahlape’s remarkable accomplishments, including her 3 African championship titles in Morocco last week, each gold medal achieved also setting a new South African record.
Ndleleni-Ramahlape’s story demonstrates how hard-earned most female sporting achievements are, and measures the dedication required by those who make South Africa proud.
Makinana’s story relates Ndleleni-Ramahlape’s words exhorting dedication: “I tell them ‘you don’t just pick up weights and be a champion, you have to work hard and I tell them it took me eight years to get here’”.
Well done to the Argus for continuing to devote so much space to women’s sport, and congratulations to Makinana for a thought-provoking and insightful article into the life of one of South Africa’s most accomplished current athletes.
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