Granny from Cape Town to compete in National Senior games
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Nomalanga Magona, a 72-year-old woman from Gugulethu, Cape Town, South Africa, will represent the Western Cape province at the National Golden Games in Bloemfontein.
Magona joined the Sunflower Senior Club in 2024 after retiring from a career as a clerk, and recently won the 100m run at a local tournament hosted by the Gugulethu Sport Council.
The National Golden Games, a government initiative, brings together people aged 60 and older from all nine South African provinces to participate in sports and physical activities. Magona, who lives with her sister, manages her diabetes through an active lifestyle that includes regular walks with friends and participation in senior club activities like sewing and games. The Gugulethu Sport Council organized the qualifying tournament to promote active living among seniors, despite facing challenges in securing funding.
The upcoming Golden Games, scheduled from 29 October to 1 November, will allow Magona to compete nationally for the first time and connect with seniors from other provinces. The event also coincides with national Older Persons month, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and wellbeing for the elderly population.
