Minister Nathi Mthethwa congratulates Ntando Mahlangu for pocketing another gold at 2020 Tokyo Paralympics
South Africa’s teenage track star Ntando Mahlangu continues to hog the limelight at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics after winning another gold medal during the men’s 200m T41 finals.
Ntando Mahlangu who currently stands out as one of the brightest young rising stars and a force to be reckoned with in the Paralympic Movement last Saturday, went on to achieve a leap of 7,17 in the men’s T63 long jump, therefore breaking his own self set world record.
Minister Mthethwa upon hearing the news applauded Ntando Mahlangu once more for collecting another gold medal at the Paralympics, bringing Mzansi’s medal collection at the games to six in total.
“Ntando Mahlangu’s story is indeed remarkable, despite various challenges this young star has encountered, he is able to go on an international platform and achieve par excellence. His success story deserves all our praises. We congratulate him for once more putting our country on the map and for ensuring that our national anthem is constantly played at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.”
Other medals at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics have been collected by the following athletes: Anrune Weyers (gold), Louzanne Coetzee (silver), Pieter du Preez (gold) and Sheryl James (bronze).
Source: Government of South Africa