Don't forget wrestlers, says SA's Olympic referee

Three-time Olympic tournament referee Charles Villet says more has to be done to support and promote wrestling in South Africa.

- Marizka Coetzer

Villet, who was named the world's best referee in 2019 when he was awarded a Golden Whistle, was among those who arrived home from Paris yesterday.

Despite achievements and representing South Africa at many international tournaments, he arrived unnoticed with few people knowing about his accomplishments.

"It's like people don't see the referee because a referee has to be neutral, but I represented South Africa," he said.