MUNAVE, KGOMO FOR OLYMPIC YOUTH GAMES IN CHINA

MBABANE – The Swaziland Olympic and Commonwealth Games Associations (SOCGA) will send four athletes to the Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China in August.

The quartet will comprise of Taekwondo’s Carlota Munave and Nosimilo Kgomo from golf who have already qualified for the Youth Olympic Preparation Grant in the lead up to the Nanjing Youth Olympics. Both athletes excelled during the recent ANOCA Games held in Botswana in May.
In a press release by SOCGA CEO Muriel Hofer, the event is scheduled for next month.

“The two female athletes will be eligible to receive E15 000 over three months for their preparation for the Nanjing Youth Olympics, including training, coaching fees, access to tournaments, equipment, or any other needs they may have in their preparation activities,” She said. Munave was recently honoured for representing Swaziland admirably by claiming a Bronze Medal at the ANOCA Youth Games in Taekwondo. 

Kgomo also attended the ANOCA Youth Games and was placed 10th in the field.  Both athletes will be looking to continue their development as national-level athletes, training diligently, in order to reach new personal bests and improved performances at the 2014 Youth Olympics in Nanjing.
The Youth Olympic Games involve competing, learning and celebrating. 

A rich and diverse choice of activities will enable athletes and other young participants to learn life-skills, grow in their sporting careers and achieve a healthy lifestyle. 

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