The South African team returned home from Beijing Olympics with one silver medal, won by Khotso Mokoena in the long jump on 17 August. He was humbled by the support he received from the country, when he was welcomed home at the OR Tambo International airport on the 23 August.
Well done to all our athletes who competed. Just the mere fact that Khotso and his fellow team-mates qualified for the Olympics made them winners even though only one medal was brought home, not only is Khotso a winner, but he has proved that he is one of the best in the world.
Khotso!!! We’re VERY proud! Congratulations. You have an appreciation group on facebook and I’ve also posted a link to that group in my group for Heidelberg Gauteng, also on facebook.
Comment by Rhelda Arvidsson — September 3, 2008 @ 10:14 am
Congrats indeed, it took them courage and determination to compete at the world best events. Reagaleboga Mokoena ka tiro entle.
Comment by Kgalalelo — September 3, 2008 @ 12:16 pm
Well done Khotso!. And adding to the achievement is Natalie’s gold medal. Both of you are making us proud
Comment by JvN — September 8, 2008 @ 6:25 pm
we are proud of you my brother, well done
Comment by Zuki — September 17, 2008 @ 12:13 pm
People like this young man are doing a great job in displaying our country in the face of the world. We need more ‘go-getters” like him to sustain the beauty of South Africa and to present our capabilities to the rest of the world. Khotso proves the truth in the fact that South Africa is Alive with possibilities!
Comment by siyabonga mahomba — September 19, 2008 @ 12:31 pm