Glasgow bound Matlhatsi grabs triple gold
Wednesday, July 02, 2014
The BDF Table Tennis Club ace was in top form, justifying his inclusion in the team that will represent the country at the Commonwealth Games later this month in Glasgow, Scotland.
Matlhatsi beat Macdonald Qalinge with so much ease in the men’s final before bagging gold in the men’s doubles where he teamed up with Tirelo Tshipinare to overcome Keromemang Chise and Welcome Tema. His third gold came from the mixed doubles where he formed a strong team with Salome Matlhatsi to beat Smash Maniacs duo of Tshepo Modisane and Matshidiso Osi.
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