Michaela Whitebooi Bags Gold at Commonwealth Games

South African judo star Michaela Whitebooi claimed a gold medal in the 48kg category, beating her opponent Shushila Devi Likmabam at the 2022 Commonwealth Games on Monday, 1 August 2022.

GOLD!! Michaela Whitebooi has won judo 48kg gold by beating Shushila Devi Likmabam (India) 4:25 into the final#TeamSA #B2022 #judo

— Team South Africa (@TeamSA2024) August 1, 2022

Whitebooi will be ecstatic with her performance on the world stage after winning bronze at the 2022 Senior African Judo Championships earlier this year.

Michaela Whitebooi Clinches Bronze at Africa Champs

Commonwealth Games Team South Africa Medal Tally (Women)

Gold

Lara van Niekerk (50m breaststroke)

Tatjana Schoenmaker (200m breaststroke)

Michaela Whitebooi (judo)

Bronze

Kaylene Corbett (200m breaststroke)

Caitlin Rooskrantz (gymnastics)

Photo 1 Caption: South African judo star Michaela Whitebooi claimed a gold medal in the 48kg category, beating her opponent Shushila Devi Likmabam at the 2022 Commonwealth Games on Monday, 1 August 2022. Photo: Michaela Whitebooi (Instagram)