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‘GOLDEN GIRL’ LAMULELA TO GET E20K

20/06/2024 07:45:00 Melusi Mkhabela

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MBABANE – Eswatini’s ever-green Judoka Lamulela Magagula is set to receive recognition from the Ministry of Sports, Culture and Youth Affairs following her gold medal triumph in Ivory Coast.

Magagula recently participated in the Abidjan African Open Championships in Ivory Coast and delivered a brilliant performance on the mat. Competing in the 63kg category, she emerged victorious by defeating Ivory Coast’s Sarah Dabonne and Gabon’s Asseghe Bidouele to claim the gold at the competition, positioning her for the incentive of E20 000 from government.
The Eswatini Sports and Recreation Council (ESRC) Media Officer, Dumisani Ntiwane, revealed the figures involved for podium finishers. Ntiwane disclosed that a podium finish in a regional, continental, or international competition entailed the same cash incentives. Up to E20 000 is for a gold medal; E15 000 for silver; and E10 000 for bronze.

Meanwhile, ESRC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Darius Dlomo expressed the sports fraternity’s excitement about Magagula’s achievement on the international stage.
“Because of such achievements, we have a policy that deals with motivating the athletes who do well in international events. Lamulela will soon be recognised by the minister for her gold medal achievement in Ivory Coast,” he stated.

Moreover, Magagula expressed a sense of accomplishment upon winning the gold medal, showing immense gratitude to the coaches and individuals who assisted her in performing exceptionally well. She also acknowledged the tough level of competition during the Abidjan African Open Championships, making her victory all the more meaningful. Magagula’s achievement in Ivory Coast has also been recognised as one of former African Judo Champion, Tertius Esterhuysen’s top three sporting moments in his career. Tertius, who is also the Eswatini Judo Federation (EJF) Secretary General, highlighted that Magagula deserved the gold medal with the amount of work she put in to excel in the sport. It is also worth noting that Magagula now ranks 46th in the world with 100 points accumulated under the 63kg category.