Jago strikes gold in Belgium

A hero's welcome awaited local kickboxer Jago de Bruijn at George Airport on Tuesday evening when a large group of jubilant supporters gathered at 18:00 to celebrate his return from Belgium. Family, friends and fans cheered, applauded and waved banners as he stepped into the arrivals hall, everyone proud about his achievements and admiring the dedication, discipline and perseverance that carried him to international success.

- Hugo Redelinghuys

De Bruijn, of the South African Sporting League (SASL) and the Divinus Club in George, competed at the prestigious Flanders International Kickboxing Cup on 27 and 28 September, when he achieved outstanding success by winning four gold medals and one silver.