RAYMOND Mhlaba Indoor Sports Centre was a hive of activity, when Oyama Kara Dojo hosted the successful tournament on Saturday, September 17.
According to the tournament organiser, Sensei Andiswa Mpiyane, the objective of the tournament was to keep youth in sport and promote the sport of karate. Clubs came from the Nelson Mandela Bay region, while Joza Karate Club from Makhanda also participated in the tournament.
Mpiyane said, “I am very happy that the tournament turned to be a resounding success. The students enjoyed themselves and the tournament was hassle-free. Everything went according to plan.”
Winners in the semi-contact section:
Females 8 to 9 years: Shumuya Booysen
Females 10 to 11 years: Enzo Sandi
Males 10 to 11 years: Simamkele Mfecane
Males 12 to 13 years: Chuma Sokupa
Females 14 to 15 years: Silindokuhle Matebese
Males 14 to 15 years: Siyasanga Timana
Females 16 to 17 years: Lukho Vamva
Males 16 to 17 years: Iminathi Ngandi
Males 23 to 24 years: Thanduxolo Royi
Males Open division: Mphuthumi Mxoli (Joza Karate Club)
Winners in the full contact section:
Males 5 to 6 years: Sikhona Manene
Males 8 years: Ovayo Mbovane
Males 9 years: Amthandile Milane
Males 12 years: Ronley Monieza
F
emales 16 years: Sinombulelo Songongo
