Team South Africa announced their Para Athletes and officials that will represent South Africa at the World Para Athletics Championships in Paris, France, from 8 to 17 July 2023.
A total of 8 women athletes and 2 female officials named in the 26 will represent South Africa at the championship.
Among the athletes are Ntombizanele Situ, Louzanne Coetzee, Liezel Gouws and Sheryl James.
SASCOC President, Mr. Barry Hendricks said the following in a statement released by www.teamsa.co.za: “Our team has a proven track record of exceptional performances at national, regional, and international para events.
“We are confident that the selected team is a strong one that will make us proud at the World Para Athletics Championships. With Paris 2024 Paralympics drawing closer, excitement fills the air, and such events hold significant importance in the sports calendar as they serve as qualifiers for athletes to secure Paralympic slots.”
SASCOC CEO, Ms. Nozipho Jafta, said: “The selected team is a strong unit with extensive global experience. Several team members have achieved medals at various competition levels, including the Paralympics.
“As the Paralympic committee, one of our main strategic pillars is to intensify our efforts on the investment of athletes with disabilities. It is gratifying to see such a strong team representing the nation and we remain committed to fostering transformation within our teams.”
SA Paralympic Squad:
Athletes
Ntombizanele Situ – Javelin F54
Tezna Abrahams – IJ/ 200m T44
Sheryl James – 100m/ 200m/ 400m T37
Louzanne Coetzee – 1500m T11
Liezel Gouws – 100m/ 400m T37
Yané van der Merwe – Discus F64
Juane Le Roux – Shot Put/ Discus F47
Simoné Kruger – Discus F38
Management
Cornelia (Lappies) Swanepoel – Team Leader
Ilse du Preez – Team Assistant
Photo 1 Caption: Ntombizanele Situ in action at Coetzenburg Stadium in Stellenbosch. Photo: Ntombizanele Situ (Instagram)
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