SKW tops at gymnastics event

THE national gymnastics qualifying competition was held at the SKW Hall over the weekend and attracted more than 100 gymnasts who put up a fierce competition during the two days.

The gymnasts came from Tsumeb, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay and Windhoek and were in action in about 40 competition categories and age groups. SKW Gymnastics Academy clinched the most gold medals and proved to be the most successful club of the competition.The highlight of the competition was a tight battle in the junior category between Namibia’s two top gymnasts, 13-year-old Nicole Bierbach and Mirja Stoldt (14) from the SKW Gymnastics Academy.The two gymnasts, who are friends when not in competition, are both coached by Ukrainian trainer Angela Lepekha.For the first time in their career, they had to compete directly against each other.A stunned audience witnessed a fascinating display with rope, hoop, clubs and ribbon.Both won two gold and two silver medals with their apparatus and clinched the overall first place in a tie with the highest score of the competition.A team of 22 rhythmic gymnasts and four officials of the SKW Gymnastics Academy will compete in the Tuks Invitational Competition in Pretoria, South Africa on July 28 and 29.They are sponsored by Rennies Travel, African Extravaganza, SWA Safaris, Van der Merwe Greeff Inc, First National Bank, Jensen Transport, Namibia Construction and Windhoek Tool Centre.For more information on gymnastics, contact Inke Stoldt at 081 243 7589.SKW Gymnastics Academy clinched the most gold medals and proved to be the most successful club of the competition.The highlight of the competition was a tight battle in the junior category between Namibia’s two top gymnasts, 13-year-old Nicole Bierbach and Mirja Stoldt (14) from the SKW Gymnastics Academy.The two gymnasts, who are friends when not in competition, are both coached by Ukrainian trainer Angela Lepekha.For the first time in their career, they had to compete directly against each other.A stunned audience witnessed a fascinating display with rope, hoop, clubs and ribbon.Both won two gold and two silver medals with their apparatus and clinched the overall first place in a tie with the highest score of the competition.A team of 22 rhythmic gymnasts and four officials of the SKW Gymnastics Academy will compete in the Tuks Invitational Competition in Pretoria, South Africa on July 28 and 29.They are sponsored by Rennies Travel, African Extravaganza, SWA Safaris, Van der Merwe Greeff Inc, First National Bank, Jensen Transport, Namibia Construction and Windhoek Tool Centre.For more information on gymnastics, contact Inke Stoldt at 081 243 7589.