Klerksdorp Record, Klerksdorp - The Klerksdorp Bowls Club’s ladies battled it out this past weekend in the club’s singles championships.

Group phases were played on Saturday April 12 to determine who will meet each other in the play-offs. Winners of the respective groups advanced to the knock-out rounds. 

During the recent Northwest Bowls Junior Champion-ships Hope Offer, Grade 12 learner in THS, achieved a bronze medal in the ladies single division. Hope is a member at Klerksdorp Bowls club and invites all learners to join the club and be part of a fast growing junior movement in lawn bowls. Interested learners can contact André, 082 418 5729, for more information.

Klerksdorp Record, Klerksdorp - Local powerboat champion Renier le Roux travelled to Monaco last month to receive his world champion award from the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM), the world governing body for international powerboat racing, at its annual awards ceremony.

Hosted by UIM President Dr Raffaele Chiulli, the event saw 76 UIM world champions honoured for their achievements during the 2024 racing season, while a number of special awards were made including the crowning of UIM Driver of the Year Max Cremona and UIM Junior Driver of the Year Nicole Cadei. 

Klerksdorp Record, Klerksdorp - It was fireworks and scintillating performances all round during the 13th Matlosana Cup tournament hosted by Team Tom, Shinkyokushinkai on April 5-6 at the Banquet Hall.

The hall was packed to the rafters and spectators witnessed tough competition.

On Saturday April 5, the Matlosana team managed to collect 26 trophies in the junior division and the next day they were blessed with four of the best, bringing the total to 30 for the entire team. 

Over the weekend 189 juniors participated and 107 seniors exchanged heavy blows in a competition.