Tsakani – 4 younger athletes from Eyethu Badminton Improvement are about to step on to a nationwide stage that when felt like an inconceivable dream.
These courageous and gifted kids, Kwezi Twala (11), Kamohelo Ntambakwayo (13), Tshepiso Lebenya (10), and Kiagiso Seloana (11) -are headed to Durban to compete within the SA U15 Interprovincial Video games, changing into the youngest staff to signify Eyethu Badminton.
“For these rising stars, this match isn’t just about profitable medals, however it’s about proving that perseverance, braveness, and dedication can break limitations.
“They’ve skilled in robust circumstances, typically utilizing worn-out shuttles and makeshift courts, but their love for the game has by no means wavered.
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“They’ve woken up earlier than daybreak, sacrificed playtime, and pushed themselves past their limits, all for the possibility to face amongst South Africa’s finest younger badminton gamers,” mentioned Bongani Simelane of Eyethu.
Simelane mentioned the journey is greater than simply 4 gamers.
“It’s a beacon of hope for each little one who dares to dream regardless of their circumstances. Eyethu Badminton Improvement has all the time been greater than a coaching floor; it’s a place the place kids discover objective, self-discipline, and a household that believes in them even when the world doesn’t.
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“As they step onto the courts in Durban, they carry with them not simply rackets, however the hopes of their group, the satisfaction of their coaches, and the assumption that that is solely the start.
“Their presence on the SA Interprovincial Video games is already a victory, a testomony to the facility of resilience and the unbreakable spirit of younger athletes who refuse to surrender.
“Regardless of the end result, they’ve already received within the eyes of those that have watched them develop, battle, and rise. Their story is a reminder that greatness isn’t measured solely in trophies however within the hearts, they encourage alongside the way in which,” he mentioned.
The occasion began on March 31 and can finish on April 6.
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