A group of talented young athletes from Laerskool JJ van der Merwe is gearing up to represent their school and community at the Mpumalanga Provincial Championships, set to take place on 8 March in Secunda.
The following athletes will be representing their school at the Mpumalanga Provincial Championships, competing in various track and field events:
- Zanlie du Plessis – Discus
- Melokuhle Ngwenya – 200m Hurdles
- Juard Bisschoff – 70m Hurdles
- Denike van Zyl – 75m Hurdles
- Milla Dippenaar – Discus, Javelin, Shot Put
- Ellanè dos Reis – Long Jump, High Jump
- Adelene Scheepers – Discus
- Mckaylee de Villiers – Long Jump, 800m
- Laila van Rooyen – Javelin
- Mianke Theton – 75m Hurdles, 150m Hurdles, 150m
- Luney Robberts – 1200m
- Lwandle Sigudla – 1200m
- Lanique Lubser – High Jump
- Donnè Steyn – High Jump, 70m Hurdles
- Lea Jacobs – Shot Put
- Li-Kyle Human – 75m Hurdles
- Miane Kearney – Long Jump
- Erika Raubenheimer – Long Jump
- Alinda Mahlangu – High Jump
- Siyamthanda Khumalo – 70m Hurdles, 80m
Photo: FRONT (L.T.R) - Zanlie du Plessis, Melokuhle Ngwenya, Juard Bisschoff, Denike van Zyl, Milla Dippenaar, Ellanè dos Reis, Adelene Scheepers, Mckaylee de Villiers, Laila van Rooyen, Mianke Theron, Luney Robberts. BACK (L.T.R) Lwandle Sigudla, Lanique Lubser, Donnè Steyn, Lea Jacobs, Li-Kyle Human, Mianè Kearney, Erika Raubenheimer, Alinda Mahlangu, Siyamthanda Khumalo.
Despite having only a few weeks of intensive preparation since the school year began in mid-January, these determined athletes are ready to give their all as they chase podium finishes. Their rapid progress in a short time highlights both their commitment and resilience. The community stands firmly behind them, offering unwavering support as they face some of the province’s most promising young competitors.
Best of luck to all the athletes representing Laerskool JJ van der Merwe at the Mpumalanga Provincial Championships!