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Three talented members of the Worcester Underwater Hockey Club recently made their mark on the international stage. <\/p>\n

Mari le Roux, a student at Montana High School, Van Wyk Reitz, a promising athlete from Worcester Gymnasium, and coach Riaan le Roux represented South Africa at the CMAS (Conf\u00e9d\u00e9ration Mondiale des Activit\u00e9s Subaquatiques – World Underwater Federation) 6th Underwater Hockey Age Group World Championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 20 to 27 July.<\/p>\n

Mari (U19 Women\u2019s Division) showcased her skills and determination in a fiercely competitive category.<\/p>\n

Van Wyk demonstrated his prowess in the u-19 Men\u2019s division.<\/p>\n

Le Roux (Development Coach u-19 Men\u2019s Division): Riaan played a crucial role in his young charges\u2019 preparation and performance. He is also chairperson, player and coach at the Worcester Underwater Hockey Club.<\/p>\n

Impressive results<\/strong> <\/h3>\n

Despite facing tough opponents the South African teams quite simply stood their ground. <\/p>\n

The u-19 Women\u2019s team secured an impressive fifth place, while the u-19 Men\u2019s team finished strong in seventh place. Their dedication, teamwork and passion for underwater hockey were evident throughout the championship.<\/p>\n

Stay updated with the latest news and achievements of the Worcester Underwater Hockey Club by following them on Facebook. <\/p>\n

Let\u2019s celebrate the success of these remarkable athletes and continue supporting their journey in this exhilarating sport!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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