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SPORT: Volop aksie by nasionale vrystyl stoeitoernooi in Pretoria

Noord-Gauteng Stoei se hoofkwartier in Menlopark was die afgelope naweek weer die versamelpunt van stoeiers vanoor die hele land, toe die Suid-Afrikaanse Stoeifederasie se vrystyl kampioenskap vir o.17’s; o.20’s, seniors, vroue en meesters daar aangebied is. Lees meer, sien nog foto's en kyk video> https://tinyurl.com/5xfrjsm6

💥The North is coming.💥

On 18 July, Gauteng North marches into the SAWF Youth, U17, U20, Senior & Masters Championships.

Not for participation. Not for promises.

For every point earned. Every match fought. Every title won.

To every wrestler, coach, official, volunteer and parent, thank you for the countless hours, sacrifices and belief that brought us here.

Stand together. Fight for one another. Leave nothing behind.

💥The North is Coming. 💥

👉ADMIN OFFICIAL
Alet Steenberg
Festa De Beer
Gawie Beer

👉COACH
Markus Dekker (SAWF)
Alfie Schutte (Head Coach)
Bennie Labuschagne
Brendin Louw
Charl Korb
Chris Pieterse
Cobus van den Berg
Dawie Foord
Gerhard van der Merwe
Gert van Schalwyk
Juan Hugo
Marius le Roux
Marius Venter
Martin van Staden
Mika Lehmkuhl
Minette Kruger
Pieter Swart
Reynhardt Louw
Rohan du Plessis
Rohan du Plessis
Shane Goosen
Sloan Goosen
Wynand Malan

👉REFEREE
Andrew Patrick
Annalize van Jaarsveld
Chantené Fourie
Donovan Davel
Estelle Pienaar
Hennie Gouws
Johan Smith
Maretha Piccioli

👉JUDGE
Lynn Boshoff
Karen Lehmkuhl

👉HSS OFFICIAL
Richelle Pieterse (SAWF)
Chantené Fourie
Chris Pieterse
Liefie Roos
Phillip Jones
Ruan van Dorsten
Trudie Oosthuizen
Wilhelm Oosthuizen

👉TEAM MANAGER
Dalene Sandenbergh (SAWF
Liefie Roos (HEAD)
Sonnike Truter (PODIUM)
Annatjie Pieterse
Anna Davel

👉See Wrestlers below...

🇿🇦 THE STAGE IS SET! 🇿🇦

The South African Wrestling Federation is proud to announce the 2026 South African National Freestyle Championships!

South Africa’s finest wrestlers will take to the mat to compete for national honours in what promises to be an action-packed day of world-class wrestling.

📅 Date: Saturday, 18 July 2026
📍 Venue: Gauteng North Wrestling Hall, Pretoria

🏆 Championship Categories:
• U17
• U20
• Senior
• Masters

From the country’s rising young stars to our experienced senior and masters athletes, this championship will showcase the very best of South African freestyle wrestling.

Come and support our athletes as they battle for national titles, pride, and the opportunity to cement their place among South Africa’s elite.

🎟️ Spectators are welcome! Bring your family and friends and experience the excitement, intensity, and passion of Olympic wrestling.

One Mat. One Nation. One Champion.

Media Notice

All media houses, journalists, publishers, online platforms, and media representatives are kindly requested to note that all media related enquiries, publications, interviews, statements, and content relating to wrestling must first be verified through the official media contact.

Please contact Donovan Davel at:

[email protected]

This is to ensure that all information published is accurate, verified, and factually correct.

We have become aware of several media publications containing incorrect information, and we respectfully request that all future content be confirmed before publication.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us protect the integrity of the sport, the athletes, officials, coaches, and the wrestling community.

South African Wrestling Federation

One of the strangest developments in youth wrestling over the last decade has been the belief that more competition automatically creates better wrestlers. A young athlete wrestles every weekend, accumulates seventy or eighty matches in a season, and everyone assumes they are developing rapidly. Yet when you watch them closely, many of the same technical and mental problems remain. They still struggle to hand fight, they still panic when they fall behind, they still make poor decisions in critical moments, and they still allow mistakes to snowball into entire periods.

The reason is simple. Competition exposes weaknesses. It does not correct them. A tournament can reveal a problem, but only deliberate practice can solve it. Yet many families spend so much time chasing tournaments that they never create enough time for meaningful development. The result is often a wrestler with hundreds of matches and surprisingly little growth.

The goal of youth wrestling should not be to create the most accomplished ten-year-old. The goal should be to create an athlete who is still improving at eighteen. Those are two very different goals. One prioritizes collecting medals. The other prioritizes building skills. Unfortunately, much of youth wrestling has become obsessed with the first while neglecting the second.

🔥 Ready to Rise? The Bushveld Battle Begins! 🔥

The countdown has officially begun! In just over 60 days, something extraordinary is coming to life in the heart of the bushveld – The Big 5 Training Camp! 🦏🌿

📅 Dates: 31 JULY – 02 AUGUST 2026
📍 Location: Camp Discovery, Dinokeng
🛑 Register on ETMS
🎉 Now open to all wrestlers aged 8 and up!

The Year of the Elephant calls every wrestler who dares to dream bigger, fight harder, and rise stronger.

It’s not just about winning — it’s about becoming.

Step into the circle. Embrace the grind. Become part of something legendary.

🎯 Don’t wait – click the link below to learn more and secure your place now!

The Year of the Rino >>> https://www.gnwrestling.co.za/big-5-open/

Camp Information >>>https://www.gnwrestling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BIG-5-CAMP-INVITE.pdf