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Bergonzi sisters impress at Japan Karate Tournament
Parkdene sisters Daniela and Gina Bergonzi obtained national colours after impressing at the recently held South African Japan Karate Association National Tournament.
Daniela (12) obtained her colours after finishing second in kumite while Gina (9) celebrated a bronze medal in kata .
The tournament saw a total of 2 810 competitors from all provinces showcase their skills.
This was the first time that provinces entered only their top competitors, making the standard of karate incredibly high.
The competitors had to be selected by their provinces, under their age and belt category and only the top eight winners made it to the nationals.
They were part of the SA JKA Bedfordview team that returned with 19 medals. The ages varied from six to 60 years old.
Both Daniela and Gina are pupils of St Dominic’s.
