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Sascoc News June 2 008 Newsletter SASCOC NEWS JUNE 2 008 Message from the President Mr. Moss Mashishi Finally we also join the global and national celebrations of the 90th Birthday of Tata Madiba. As we approach the Beijing Olympics we still remember his presence at the 1992 Barcelona Games. Long live Madiba, See you in Beijing. Kind Regards MOSS MASHISHI President. We are a month away from the Opening Ceremony -OO- of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. The last selection announcement is scheduled to take place on Thursday 10 July 2008. SA EMBASSY VISIT For the selected athletes, on behalf of our board I extend our outmost congratulations for achieving The South African Ambassador to China, Mr. such a significant feat. The Olympic Games are the Ndumiso Ntshinga visited South Africa to meet with ultimate stage for sporting excellence. It is therefore the president of SASCOC, Mr. Moss Mashishi and beholden on them to do not only themselves, but IOC Executive Committee Member, Mr. Sam also the country. Ramsamy to discuss the latest preparations for Beijing and how they can assist Team South Africa in It is also a moment of great pride as a country to Beijing. count amongst our team, - the indomitable Natalie Du Toit. Natalie will make Olympic History by being The Ambassador, Mr. Ntshinga said that the the first athlete to be selected for both Olympic and embassy was ready to receive Team South Africa in Paralympic Games. We have also been greatly Beijing on the occasion of the Olympic Games and inspired by the efforts of Oscar Pistorius in his search that they have dedicated three internal staff members for Qualification and joined Natalie Du Toit in the to take care of the needs of all the athletes and team privileged club of both Olympic and Paralympics. management, and to ensure that all SASCOC’s need Recently one of South Africa's finest young boxing will be taken care of in Beijing. talents died after a boxing bout. We therefore join the family of Samorha Msophi in their mourning for their son who died doing what he lived for. We regret the loss of such a fine South African talent and trust the Boxing Commission will thoroughly investigate what happened in this instance. Page 2 OLYMPIC DAY RUN ATHLETICS (TRACK AND FIELD, MEN): Bernadus Crous (javelin), Dean Brummer (shot put and discus), Preparations for the Olympic Day Run, Donovan Snyman (high jump), Elisa Langenhoven scheduled for Saturday, 26 July, are in full (high jump), Johann Hannekom (400m hurdles), swing. Kagisho Kumbane (100m and 200m), Keenan Watson (long jump), Lungisa Mdedelwa (10,000m), Michael Tlhoro (3000m SC), Philippus, Janse Van The Olympic Day Run is a festive event that Renseburg (javelin), Sidwell Mithi (400m), Warren brings together people of all ages and from all Hendricks (800m), Wiekus Jonck (400mH). backgrounds. About 5500 school children will Team officials: Marc Mundell (Team official), Gay take part in the Fun Run on 26 July. They will Hendricks (team official), Jerome Walters (team also get an opportunity to meet and greet some official), Joseph Diale (team official) of the athletes from Team South Africa who are BADMINTON (WOMEN): Annari Viljoen, Illana going to participate in will also be in attendance. Viljoen, Maret Visser. BADMINTON (MEN): Artupfani Enock Modau, Rowen Brown, Wiaan One of the objectives of the event is to promote Viljoen. Team Officials: AndileNqini, Billy Kuyper. Olympism. Many activities will be organised, CHESS (WOMEN): Cindy Peters, Mihloti Florina including entertainment. The event takes place Manganye, Siyanda Mahlasela CHESS (MEN): on 26 July at the Barnard Stadium in Kempton Thabo Mohale. Team Officials Mandla Maduna. Park, and everyone is welcome to attend. The FOOTBALL (MEN): Anele Noqazo. Ayanda Kevin Fun Run starts at 10h00. Ndlovu, Bathabile Letsoalo, Boalefa Pule, Edwin Lekgabe, Lawerence Mosiane, Michael Mkhize, Mlungisi Ntuli, Moeketsi Sello, Msekeli Mvalo, Percy Bassie Moloi, Rantsatsa Mamateia, Sebayane FASU GAMES Nhlapo, Sidabonga Ngubane, Siphamandla Mabesi, Lehlohonolo Michael Majoro, Thabani Sithole, Thabiso Mahlasela Team Officials: Jerry Laka, The team attending the FASU Games which Mgulumbane Nsibanyoni, Thomas Thema. FOOTBALL (WOMEN): Gabisile Hlumbane, takes place from 6-16 July in Kampala, Uganda Keneilne Mathbela, Koleka Cornelia Makanda, was announced at the end of June. The FASU Lebogang Thobejane, Lerato Fredrica Ngkapele, Games takes place every two years, with the Lindiwe Makhanya, Mapotlakele Maswerumle, Nombuso Noluthando Africander, Nomfundo last competition being hosted in Pretoria, South Mchunu, Nompumelelo Mkhize, Nondyebo Mgudu, Africa in 2006. Ntombifuthi Mncwango, Phumza Ngxila, Sanah Mollo, Simphiwe Dludlu, Siphokazi Mabece, Thabile Team managers from each of the listed codes Wilima, Zinhle Shazi. Team Officials: Peal Makueng Mosoane, Sello Mokoena, Zwelithindaba also attended a Code Manager’s workshop at Sapula SASCOC on 25 June. The purpose of the workshop was to prepare them for the Games. JUDO (WOMEN): Abigail Chase, Jennifer-Anne Wolmarans, Monya Prinsloo, Natasha Glassford, Tanita Batten. JUDO (MEN): Han van Zyl, Josebus Teams from athletics, badminton, chess, football van Zyl, Joshua Epstein, Stefan Pfeffer, Willen van (men and women), volleyball (men and women), Zyl. Team officials: Candice Appolis, Jan Oliver table tennis, judo and tennis were announced. TABLE TENNIS (WOMEN): Arisha Maderee, Keabetswe Nyakatau, Lucia Gaearwe, Masego ATHLETICS (TRACK AND FIELD, WOMEN): Arista Mooketzi. TABLE TENNIS (MEN): Mlungisi Hefer (200m, 400m), Arline Muller triple jump), Erika Mabendla, Sulaiman Osman, Seshupo Kgabi. Team Kleinhans (400mH), Este De Jager (1500m, 5000m), Officials: Oteng Tsapeng Gerlize De Klerk (Javelin), Janine Webber (Long Jump), Mandie Brandt (800m), Marike Steyn (Triple TENNIS (WOMEN): Nthabiseng Phala, Renscha jump), Michelle Hopkins (10km walk), Rene vd Luttig. TENNIS (MEN) Lee de Waal, Marquin Merwe (High jump), Rone, Reynecke (800m) Strauss, Tendani Ramulifho. Team officials: Paul Ruzanne, Harris (10km walk), Thandi Malindi (3000 Galbraith, Joseph Kruger. SC). Page 3 VOLLEY BALL (MEN): Elias Thekiso, Isaac Maleka, South African Team for the 2008 Beijing Muziwandle Dlamini, Nathan Earnest, Patrick Paralympics: Klostermann, Quellin Govender, Sandile Mabaso, Thabiso Lekoloane, Themba Rabi, Wade Kerspuy, Yugen Govender. Team Officials: Paul Dladla, Loet .Athletics: Ilse Hayes,Ntomibizanele Situ,Chenelle Groenwald, Tshetlo Kekana. VOLLEYBALL van Zyl,Oscar Pistorius,Hilton Keith, Stephanus (WOMEN): Ashlynn Carelse, Charlette Tiloke, Johannes Lombaard,Michael Louwrens,Nicholas Denise Pillay, Kearabeste Diakanyo, Monette Newman,Ernst van Dyk,Marius Stander, David Mambana, Nicolete Tiloke, Nthabiseng Morifi, , Roos,Duane Strydom, Ndodomzi Jonathan Ntutu, Refilwe Diakanyo, Zandy Erasmus. Team officials: Arnu Fourie, Teboho Mokgalagadi, Fanie van der Muzi Dlamini, Piso Mofokeng Portia Phala, Glynis De Long Merwe. Coaches: Suzanne Ferrieira, Nombuso Gumbi, Team South Africa Management for the FASU Melvin Myburgh, Ampie Lous Manager: Dion Bishop Games have been appointed as: Chef de Mission: Ilhaam Groenewald, Deputy Chef: Mmbulaheni Aquatics: Charl Bouwer,Kevin Paul,Tadgh Slattery, Nematandani. They will be accompanied by Achmat Hassiem,Natalie du Toit,Shireen SASCOC Project Manager, Kaya Majeke, and Sapiro,Emily Gray,Sarah Shannon,Adri Visser, support staff, Steven Thomas, Chantelle Jardim, Zandi Monyadi and Sanele Mdlalala. Beth Nothling. Coaches: Erika Menton, Theo Verster Manager: Scott Field The Medical Support will come from the Chief Cycling: Gavin Kilpatrick, Michael Thomson,Riaan Medical Officer, Dr Mapitsi Maphoto, Ezekiel Nel,Janos Plekker,Susan van Staden,Roxanne Mathebula, Chief Physiotherapist Yamisha Nathalal, Burns,Ernst van Dyk. Coaches: Grenville Scullard, physiotherapists Levy Tsoai, Lesetja Maredi, Rasibe Ramashala and David van Wyk. Elrick Kulsen Manager: Cinio Branco The team departs for Uganda on 4 July from the OR Equestrian: Mark Frenzel,Philippa Johnson,Kerry Tambo International, and will return to South Africa Noble,Marion Milne. Manager / Coach: Katrine on 17 July. Puttick Grooms: Karen Beytell, Oscar Chumbuamba Powerlifting: Wilhelmina Hendrika Grobbelaar. TEAM SOUTH AFRICA – GAMES Manager / Coach: Rodney Anthony UPDATE Rowing: Kim Robinson,Kevin du Toit,Gordon Eddey,Masego Mokhine,Jarryd Clarke. Manager THE PARALYMPICS: The South African team /Coach: Adrian Higgins for the 2008 Beijing Paralympics was announced on 11 June, with stars Oscar Table Tennis: Pieter du Plooy, Johan du Plooy, Pistorius, Natalie du Toit, Fanie Lombard, Alisha Almeida,Aletta Moll Manager /Coach: Sumera Zanele Situ and Ernst van Dyk set to lead the Maal 60-strong group on the greatest stage in Beijing, Tennis: Kgothatso Montjane. Manager / Coach: China. Craig Fairall It was the first time that SASCOC announced Wheelchair Basketball: Marcus Retief,Shaun the Paralympic Team since the organisation Hartnick,Justin Govender, Nicholas Taylor,Ralph now falls within the folds of the National Macro Williams,Marius Papenfus,Siphamandla Gumbi, Sports Body, SASCOC. David Curle,Thandile Zonke,Jeremy Nel,Grant Waites,Richard Nortje Coaches: Viv Sierra, The team – which will represent South Africa in Kelebone Mosuoe Manager: Willie Riechert athletics, aquatics, cycling, equestrian, powerlifting, rowing, table tennis, tennis and Medical Team: Chief Medical Officer: Dr Kevin Subban Doctor: Dr Wayne Dermen Chief wheelchair basketball – was announced at a Physiotherapist: Bafana Sihlali Physiotherapists:
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