The SA Deaf Games, which was held at Bloemfontein on the 8th and 9th April 2006, that included 12 participants, 3 umpires and 1 referee. All players, except one, are developments, ages
vary as from 17 to 21 years old that have been trained at their schools for the past year and well yearned their
achievement at the Games.
After the arrival to the venue at the University Free State’s Badminton hall with four courts in good conditions
except no chairs for umpires, the games started immediately due to two short days and the players were put under pressure
to complete the matches that fortunately completed late night on 9thApril 2006.
On the first day, the games were played in Round Robins in singles, doubles and mixed doubles. On the second day in the
morning the matches continue in Round Robins, Knockouts, and Finals in the afternoon. Thereafter Provincial Teams started
until late night.
It was a pleasure to see how they all enjoyed the games and their positive attitude, co-operation even under the pressure.
Our appreciation goes to LOTTO/DISSA/SADSF who made it possible for them to participate at the games and we are looking
forward to the next Games.
| Coach: |
Queen Ntseke |
(EC) |
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Jossie Jagals |
(G) |
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Johnny van Aswegen |
(WC) |
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| Umpires: |
Marietha Erasmus |
1 |
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Jossie Jagals |
1 |
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Johnny van Aswegen |
1 |
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| Referee: |
Noeline Vice |
1 |
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| RESULTS: |
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| Men Singles: |
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| 1st place: |
Martin Gouws |
(WC) |
| 2nd place: |
Nkumo Nkhmeleni |
(G) |
| 3rd place: |
Luzuko Waso |
(WC) |
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| Woman Singles: |
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| 1st place |
Jolandi Lategan |
(WC) |
| 2nd place |
Nosiphwe Jabodwana |
(EC) |
| 3rd place |
Lizette Steenkamp |
(G) |
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| Mens Doubles: |
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| 1st place |
Andre Wallace &
Nkumo Nkhemeleni |
(G) |
| 2nd place |
Martin Gouws &
Luzuko Waso |
(WC) |
| 3rd place |
Vela Moleleki &
Luthando Mlali |
(EC) |
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| Woman Doubles: |
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| 1st place |
Jolandi Lategan &
Mmafulepe Pietersen |
(WC) |
| 2nd place |
Nomant Jokoia &
Nosephiwe Jabodwana |
(WC)
(EC) |
| 3rd place |
Lizette Steenkamp &
Petronella Mmelesi |
(G) |
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| Mixed Doubles: |
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| 1st place |
Andre Wallace &
Lizette Steenkamp |
(G) |
| 2nd place |
Vela Moleleki &
Nomant Jokoia |
(EC) |
| 3rd place |
Martin Gouws &
Jolandi Lategan |
(WC) |
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| Provincial Team: |
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| 1st place |
GAUTENG |
261 |
| 2nd place |
WESTERN CAPE |
249 |
| 3rd place |
EASTERN CAPE |
193 |
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