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10 Kovsies in the 2006 SA Common Wealth games team

2006-03-13

Ten students from the University of the Free State (UFS) are included in the South African team to compete in the Common Wealth Games in Melbourne, Australia from 15-26 March 2006. The Kovsies are:

Jan Van Der Merwe
Boy Soke
Keith Roberts
Phillip Burger
George du Randt
Chris Dednam
Charlene Hertzog
Karin Venter
Adele Niemand
Martha Mosoahle

400m
5000m
Triathlon
Rugby (7's)
Swimming
Badminton
Netball (Team captain)
Netball
Netball
Netball (Old Kovsie)

"The inclusion of these students on the national team is proof of the standard of achievement of sport at the UFS. Their participation in the Commonwealth Games is an honour for us and we are proud of them," said Mr James Letuka, Director: KovsieSport.

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