Rising bowler follows in father's footsteps

Golden moments: Motladiile (left) and her Pairs partner, Modutlwa
Golden moments: Motladiile (left) and her Pairs partner, Modutlwa

Lesego Motladiile’s father, Oabona is one of the country's most decorated bowlers. Today, Motladiile is on a path to emulate her father's achievements.

At 23, she is one of the youngest talented bowlers. “I am a bowler. My parents introduced me to the sport when I was young. It was more like a family game we played together.

They used to take me and my sister, Tumelo to the Phikwe bowling club and that is how I developed the love [for the sport] and started practising,” the Selebi-Phikwe-born bowler said. Motladiile said her father took her through the sport and taught her a few tricks. She said before she knew it, she was already competing and winning titles. “Just like any other l child raised by very active and competitive parents, I was always encouraged to focus on co-curricular activities at school.

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