Inspiring young South Africans to represent the country at the Olympics
Updated | By Scenic Drive With Rian
The Scenic Drive celebrated some of the country's youngest Olympians.
On Thursday evening, the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) announced the majority of Team South Africa that will participate at the Toyko Olympics in Japan.
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The ten sports that will be representing South Africa are - athletics, cycling, rowing sailing, sevens rugby, skateboarding, surfing, swimming, triathlon, and water polo.
One of the participants representing us for water polo is Boati Motau.
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Baoti Motau (18) has nine years of experience and has represented South Africa at several competitions. Motau went to Roedean School for Girls and was a prefect and captain of the water polo team. She also played provincial hockey.
Motau is also Joe Mann's niece - and he is her biggest fan.
"It's an incredible accomplishment. I feel like a part of me is going to Japan."
To celebrate the moment - the Scenic Drive celebrated other young Olympians.
Baoti Motau, Kaylene Corbett, Luc Daffarn, and Billy Nthuli joined the Scenic Drive to talk about the exciting new journey that lies ahead.
Tune in to the 'Scenic Drive with Rian', weekdays from 16:00-19:00. Stream the show live here or download our mobile app here.
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