Paralympic Farewell Celebration

PARALYMPIC FAREWELL CELEBRATION

20 AUGUST 2016 © Western Cape Government 2012 | Go to Insert > Header & Footer > Enter presentation name into footer field 2 © Western Cape Government 2012 | Go to Insert > Header & Footer > Enter presentation name into footer field 3 TEAM WESTERN CAPE

 Awarded the Laureus World Sports Awards for Sportsperson with a Disability of the year for 2006.

 Won Gold at 2008 Beijing (Paralympic Games)

 Bronze medalist in the 2014 Italian Verolanuava road race.

 This will be his first Paralympic Games that he will be competing in.

 Number 1 UCI world ranking in the women’s C4 division and World Championship silver medal achievement in 2010.

 Selected to compete in Beijing 2008; London 2012 & Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

 Has set national records and won numerous gold medals at the Nedbank National Championships, organized by the South African Sports Association for the Physically Disabled (SASAPD).

 This will be his first Paralympic Games.

 One of only a handful of female para-cyclists in South Africa and one of the world’s top competitors in the women’s H2 class.

 Asher`s thoughts on the Paralympic Games: ““I hope to inspire others to set goals and live out their dreams.”

 Was selected for the National Team in 1986.

 One of his sporting career highlights is participating in his first Paralympic Games in 2004 in Athens.

 Selected to take part in the world B track Champs in Malaysia.

 Selected as mechanic for Paralympic Games in Rio 2016.

 Managed Para cycling team to the World Cup in Spain 2014.

 Accompanies and assists Justine Asher in all of her participation in World Champs and tournaments.

 Para cycling manager at 3 World Championships (Denmark, USA and Switzerland).

 In all three cases they returned with a handful of medals.

 Won bronze medal in the men’s 100m freestyle S11 event, touching in 59.60 seconds at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

 Won two medals in men’s S11 events at the last edition of the World Championships in Montreal, Canada, in 2013.

 A double Paralympian and bronze medalist in the 100m butterfly at London 2012 Paralympics.

 On 1 September 2012, Hassiem won a bronze medal in the 100 m butterfly, setting a new African record of 57.76 seconds in the final.

 This will be her third Paralympic Games.

 Her thoughts on being part of the team: “Despite this being my third Paralympic Games it still remains an unbelievable privilege to go again. It is an experience that many people dream of and work very hard for.”

 Educator – teaching people to be classifiers.

 One of her greatest highlights is seeing the impact sport has in the lives of people with impairments and being part of that.

 Qualified as an IPC Athletics Classification Educator in 2010.

 Honorary life membership for South African Sports Association for Physically Disabled

 Chef Demission under 23 SA side at under 23 SA side at World Champs in Turkey 2012.

 Part of Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games.

 Chief Medical doctor for Rio 2016 Paralympic team.

 Will form part of a stellar frontline medical team at this year`s Rio 2016 Games to assist athletes.

 IPC world championships in Lyon France in 2013.

 Her thoughts on the Paralympics: “Rio will be a life changing highlight as well! Because it is such an honour to get to know these athletes with their perseverance and amazing abilities!”

 Part of Medical team at Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

 Assist in maximizing overall health and to maintain peak performance among athletes.

 Physiotherapist for Rio 2016 Paralympic team.

 She was part of the medical team at the World Student Games ,South Korea 2015 and IPC Athletics World Champs, Lyon France 2013.

 Won Bronze Medal at World Championships in 2013 and Silver medal at World Champs in 2015 (400m).

 Broke World Record & African Record in 100m & 400m in 2016.

 2004 Athens Paralympics – He won a silver medal(Long Jump) and in 2008 Beijing Paralympics – He won 3 gold medals (Pentathlon,200m & Long Jump)

 Won silver at the 2006 Commonwealth games in Melbourne and Bronze at 2015 IPC World Champs in Doha.

 Began athletics at age eight at the Athlone School for the Blind in Cape Town.

 Won bronze at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London.

 She took up athletics in 2010.

 In 2012 she won two medals at the London Paralympics, namely silver in the 400 m and bronze in the 200 m.

 Won bronze medal at in women`s 400m at the 2004 Athens Paralympics.

 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China - won a gold medal in the women's Long jump F13 event & a silver medal in the women's 100 m

 Won a gold medal at the 2012 London Paralympics, running the third leg as part of the South African 4 × 100 m relay team in a world record time of 41.78 seconds.

 Won a bronze medal in the 100 meter event with a time of 11.08 seconds at London 2012 Paralympics.

 Took up athletics in high school and began to take the sport seriously in 2008.

 Won three medals at the London 2012 Paralympics.

 Took up athletics at age 13 at Vista Nova Primary School in Rondebosch, South Africa.

 In 2005 he was awarded the best Junior Athlete for the physically challenged for the year 2004 by the Sportswriters Association for getting gold medals in 5 events and broke the SA records in these events.

 At the National Championships for the Physically Disabled in Johannesburg, Mhlongo became the South African T44 champion in the 100m, 200m, long jump and high jump.

 He surpassed the automatic qualification standards for the IPC World Championships in all four, officially breaking the South African (and African) records for the latter two.

 Won a gold medal in the men's 100 metres – T37 event and a gold medal in the men's 200 metres – T37 event – Beijing 2008 Paralympics.

 Competed in the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London where he defended his 100 m T37 gold medal.

 This will be her 2nd Paralympic Games.

 Her feelings on being part of the team – “I am overwhelmed with gratitude to be part of it all and privileged to be able to experience everything with the athletes. It is an unbelievable honour and privilege.”

 This will be her 4th Paralympic Games.

 Her feelings on being part of the team: “The Games only happen every four years and the journey that I have with each athlete in the four-year build up to this highlight is very special. It has always been a privilege for me to experience and be a part of the team spirit of our SA Paralympic team.

 As coach, won National Title and a medal at the Commonwealth Games.

 Selected as team coach to World Champs and to Rio 2016 Paralympics Games.

 Athletes winning medals at world IAAF World Championships: Silver medal 2011 World Youth, Bronze Medal at World Juniors 2012 and Gold Medal at IPC world Championships

 Represent South Africa at Africa Seniors Championships as Team Coach

 Sydney 2000 Paralympics - won a gold in the F52-54 javelin and a silver in the F51-54 discus.

 Situ won the Whang Youn Dai Achievement Award in 2004.

 Official Flag bearer for South Africa at Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.