All Africa School Badminton Championships!

[Michael Alexander]

Got admire any kid that is willing to sacrifice their December holiday to go on a sports tour.

In less than 24 hours, a group of 9 Oranjemund Private School students (both High and Junior) will be heading off to ZAMBIA to participate in the All Africa School Badminton Championships.

Under the experienced coaching of Badminton stalwart, Lyn Du Preez, the girls team will be attempting to retain their Championship win from last year, whilst the boys will be hoping to improve on their commendable 3rd place from a year ago.....

It's always with a sense of pride, both as an ex OPS pupil and a parent to experience the lofty height to which these youngsters aspire.......

With this in mind, I am sure we all stand united behind this incredible team and wish them all a great tournament....

         

[Michael Alexander]

The Team from left to right....

Ronnie Smith, Shannon Alexander, Lynn Du Preez (coach), Shandre' de Freitas Bacalhau, Rezano Willemse, Colbin du Plessis, Francois Maritz, Johanita Scholtz, Atushe Shihepo......


GO TEAM OPS!!!!!!!

[Michael Alexander]

All you ex OPS pupils out there should feel proud today..... yesterday the OPS badminton team represented NAMIBIA at the All Africa Badminton Championships, our boys team are coming home with the bronze medal and the Girls team are coming home as the Champions...... two years in a row and still taking gold..... GO TEAM OPS!!!!! Well done to the incredibly dedicated coach, Lynn Du Preez and to the entire team on a most excellent of achievements
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[Michael Alexander]

The Champs make the National Afrikaans Newspapers....

LINK: http://www.republikein.com.na/sport/oranjemunders-presteer-in-lusaka.161598.php