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This glamorous occasion recognises the best para sport athletes in the province, highlighting their achievements and dedication to their respective sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2024, the following para sport athletes will be honoured:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span id=\"U1023899141010HH\" style=\"font-family:'AntennaCond Bold';font-weight:bold;font-style:normal;\">Louzanne Coetzee (para athletics \u2013 T11)<\/span>: Coetzee, along with her guide Estean Badenhorst, made headlines by winning a bronze medal at the World Para Athletics Championships in Kobe, Japan. Their remarkable performance continued at the 2024 Paralympic Games, where Coetzee secured another bronze medal in the women\u2019s T11 1 500 m final, solidifying her status as one of South Africa\u2019s top para-athletes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span id=\"U102389914101bEG\" style=\"font-family:'AntennaCond Bold';font-weight:bold;font-style:normal;\">Adel Basson (para athletics)<\/span>: Basson earned a bronze medal in the Class F57 Discus and Javelin at the Toyota Championships. Her accomplishments reflect the hard work and perseverance that characterise ParaAthletics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span id=\"U102389914101WG\" style=\"font-family:'AntennaCond Bold';font-weight:bold;font-style:normal;\">Karabo Morapedi (boccia \u2013 BC3)<\/span>: Morapedi, along with his ramp operator Vincent Ramochela, represented South Africa at the 2024 Paralympic Games. 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