The Mohan Hira Karate Centre members outdid themselves on an international and 67 bronze.
The 17th Funakoshi Shotokan Karate Organisation (FSKO) World Cup, held in Randburg at the Walter Sisulu Hall, started on the weekend of Thursday, August 27, until Sunday, August 30.
Mohan Hira Karate Centre boasted the largest amount of participants in the tournament.
Their smallest was Yonela Ndwandwe, who still bagged a gold medal for Kumit against much bigger competitors. Veronica Van Der Heever, who is the eldest member in the club, finished with three gold medals.
Daneera Singh, who led the female contingent, collected four gold and one silver medal. Andre Van Jaarsveld bagged three gold. Ria Jogi from LMS bagged three gold and one silver. Other students who won medals were Zainub Moosa (2 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze); Junior K Mpofu (2 Gold); Al- Khansha Nordien (2 Gold, 2 Silver); Ayesha Bayat (2 Gold, 1 Bronze); and Ranitha Lakha( 2 Gold, 2 Silver).
Little Nuwella Hanif received one gold and three silver medals, while her twin brother, Mohammed got one gold and two silver. Sachin Govender received one gold, two silver and one bronze. Aditya Jogi received one gold, two silver and a bronze.
The Lenasia team made new friends and fond memories.
Shihan Mohan commented on his team saying, “They are one of the most fantastic teams we had and the best so far.
“Bring us anybody from the world stage and our lot will take them on. We have always performed so well on that international stage and this one has been rather special. We outdid ourselves in the various events our members participated in.
“So many compliments and people were just impressed with the team. Our performances, discipline and behaviour said it all.”
Tribute must be made to the parents of the participating kids, who were involved with so much of their preparations for this international event. For months they ensured that everything went well for Shihan Mohan Hira’s team.
A parent, Asiya Mullah said, “Perhaps it was not only a superb display of talent from Shihan Mohan Hira Karate Schools but also the coming together of many friends and family in support of our children. They have done us proud.
“Lenasia has great talent, which can be taken to higher levels, and we can confidentially state we can give international opponents a run for their money.
“We were exposed to international participation, which made the tournament so much tougher, but with the sacrifice of Shihan Mohan and our team, we were able to compete without any hindrance.”
Another parent, Dr S Chodree Bayat said, “It was an Amazing experience for the children – my son and daughter both took part. It was intense, especially when the competition was good. International Exposure really showed us our level of training is comparable and even excels against countries like England, India and Russia. Our Dojo won many medals, showing that our training is up to international standard.”
Recently, Shihan Sato, a 9th Dan from Japan visited the Mohan Hira Karate Centre. All students, seniors and juniors were shown new karate moves and techniques.
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