OUDTSHOORN NEWS - Twenty-three judoka from Eden took part in the Cape Town open tournament on 4 May at the Belhar Indoor Sport Centre. 

Eighteen of them are from Franken Primary School in Herold. They were accompanied by coach Lilian Steyn and managers Francois Plaatjies and Jacqueline Boesak.

This was the last tournament away from home in preparation for the South African Open which takes place during the July school holiday. 

Although the competition was tough the Eden team returned with 12 gold seven silver- and two bronze medals.

The medal winners in this group are back, from the left: Raymondo Matroos, Ricardi Matthee, Jason-Lee Kammies, Jadrian Matroos, Bradwon Boesak, Herchelle Solomons, Steven Steyn, Isaac Jacobs and Rosie Leen. Front: Sidwill Jonas, Franklin Jonck, Enslin Hartzenberg, Ashlee Smit, Frehano Buys and Breyton Botha.

The first group of Judoka are, from left: Mishayla Plaatjies, Elrich Claassen, Eugene Hopley, Ruan van Rensburg, Sylas Human,  Raydan Ruiters, Bo van Schalkwyk and Raven Pieterse with Lilian Steyn behind them. Photos supplied.

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