Karatekas Bag 10 Medals At Shito-Ryu Championships

Maun’s Delta Karate Academy athletes displayed remarkable performances at the 3rd edition of the Shito-Ryu Championships that were held in Capetown, South Africa last weekend, bringing home two gold, four silver and four bronze medals respectively.
A total of 15 karate teams from three Southern African region including Namibia and South Africa took part in the competition. The main objective of the Capetown Shito-Ryu Championship is to promote martial arts. The championship also aims at fostering international competition and encourages skills development among participants, creating an environment where athletes can learn from each other and grow in their practice.
In an interview, Delta Karate Academy Instructor Calvin Thuthuka said they began their preparations two months prior, concentrating on rigorous training, refining techniques and team cohesion. He stated that based on their individual training schedules and progress, the athletes were ready to take part in the competition hence they managed to win medals
“This championship holds significant importance for Delta Karate Academy as it offers our athletes a val-uable platform to showcase their skills, it also provides crucial experience in international competition and helps enhance our academy’s reputation within the martial arts community,” he said.
Thuthuka further expressed that the tournament was, well-structured indicating that it has created val-uable opportunities for athletes to gain ring experience. He also appreciated parents for supporting their kids and encouraged them to continue working the support building future champions.
The team was made up of Yaone Kgagamedi (under 14 male kata and Kumite) category, Peo Segadimo (under eight female Kumite and Kata), Ayanda Segadimo (under 12 female Kumite and Kata), Jaone Mafoko (under 12 years female Kata and Kumite), Tshepo Ledimo (under 12 male kata and Kumite), Tyren Phalane (under 12 female kata and Kumite), Aone Mhaladi (under 12 years female Kata and Kumi-te) Teto Mhaladi (under 12 years female category kata and Kumite).
The academy had sent eight young Karatekas to participate at the championships. Segadimo has man-aged to secure a gold medal under individual Kata and lost in individual Kumite, Mafoko won bronze medals in both individual kata and Kumite while Ledimo won gold in individual kata and silver in individ-ual Kumite. Phalane has walked away with silver in individual kata, Teto Mhaladi won a silver in individ-ual kata and bronze in individual Kumite while Aone Mhaladi secured bronze medals in individual Kata and Kumite.