Team South Africa’s performance so far at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
South Africa’s Ambassador to France, the Honourable Nathi Mthethwa, officially welcomed Team South Africa’s Paralympic athletes and officials to Paris – and wished everyone well for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
PARA ARCHERY – Men’s Individual W1 Ranking Round
Team SA’s Shaun Anderson delivered aseason-best score of 638 points (also his personal best in international competition), securing ninth place in the qualifying round. He advances to the 1/8 Elimination stage, where he will face Turkey’s Yigid Aydi on Sunday, 1 September
PARA SWIMMING- Men’s 100m Butterfly
Team SA’s Nathan Hendricks recorded his fastest times ever in competition, breaking the 60-second barrier twice in one day. He clocked 59.51 seconds in the heat, finishing 4th. His time of 59.91 seconds in the final earned him 8th place. Nathan will compete again on Friday, 30 August, in the 100m Backstroke
BOCCIA – Men’s Individual – BC3 Preliminary Round – Pool A
Team SA’s Karabo Morapedi made history as South Africa’s first-ever Boccia Paralympian when he faced Australia’s Daniel Michel. Karabo lost 10-2 in his opening match despite a strong start.
He will compete again on Friday, 30 August
BOCCIA – Women’s Individual – BC3 Preliminary Round – Pool B
Team SA’s Elanza Jordaan also made her official debut as South Africa’s first-ever Women’s Boccia Paralympian, facing Yuen Kei Ho. Elanza was defeated 8-0 by her more experienced opponent, who is competing in her third Paralympic Games.
Elanza will be back in action on Friday, 30 August
