Times Of Swaziland: ESWATINI WRESTLERS TO DEBUT IN AFRICAN BEACH CHAMPS

ESWATINI WRESTLERS TO DEBUT IN AFRICAN BEACH CHAMPS
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Simphiwe Ndwandwe on 19/06/2024 10:08:00


MBABANE – Wrestlers Sihle Dlamini and Nkosinathi Makhanya are set to make
history, as they will compete in the African Beach Wrestling Championships in
Dakar, Senegal.
This competition takes centre stage this coming Saturday and Sunday. It marks
the first time that Eswatini is represented in the African Beach Wrestling
Championships. Wrestling is relatively a new sport in the country and the
participation of Dlamini and Makhanya signifies a significant milestone for the
sport in Eswatini. Dlamini will compete in the Under-60kg category, while
Makhanya will sweat it out in the under-70kg category.
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The athletes receive support from various organisations such as the Eswatini
Sports and Recreational Council (ESRIC), Eswatini Olympic and Commonwealth Games
Association (EOCGA) and the wrestling mother body, which covers expenses such as
air tickets, accommodation, registration and meals.
The two wrestlers will be under the guidance of Coach Gugulethu Mamba. In
addition to competing, the athletes will also participate in coaching classes,
highlighting the focus on their holistic development within the sport. Eswatini
Wrestling President Sydney Simelane was reported to be in a meeting when sought
for comment.