This year, the Ndlovu Care Group organized a special tennis tournament that brought together people with and without disabilities. Under the motto of inclusion, a mixed tennis training session took place in which wheelchair users and non-disabled athletes played together on the court. The focus was particularly on new players who found their way to the sport through Joris House and were able to gain their first experience. Joris House, a center for people with disabilities run by the Ndlovu Care Group, has set itself the task of integrating and supporting disabled children and young people in particular. The day was characterized by intensive training and, above all, lots of fun.
The timing could hardly be better: wheelchair tennis has just taken on a special significance for South Africa. September 4, 2024 will be remembered as a historic day, as wheelchair tennis players Donald Ramphadi and Lucas Sithole made history by winning bronze at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. They are the first Africans to win a medal in wheelchair tennis at the Paralympic Games. This success impressively demonstrates how important it is to support disabled athletes.
The Paralympic Games, which take place from August 28 to September 8, celebrate the courage and perseverance of athletes who tirelessly push boundaries. The Ndlovu Care Group is contributing to this kind of change by working tirelessly to empower and integrate people with disabilities into society. Since 2007, this important work has been supported by the Hugo Tempelman Foundation from Germany. Thanks to the long-standing partnership with Energetix Bingen, numerous projects have already been implemented that have significantly improved the lives of people with disabilities locally. Together, we have ensured that people who are often overlooked are given the chance to develop their abilities and be part of the community.
Credits: Team SA Facebook, Ndlovu Care Group
