Eswatini taekwondo team wins nine medals in Mozambique
The nine-member Next Generation Academy team secured four gold, four silver, and three bronze medals at the AUSC Region V Test Event.
Eswatini’s taekwondo team claimed nine medals, including four gold, four silver, and three bronze, at the AUSC Region V Test Event in Mozambique yesterday. The nine-member team from Next Generation Academy finished second overall, preparing for next month’s Region V Games in Maputo and Matola.
Bonkhe Mthethwa won gold and was named Best Junior Male Player, while Saneliso Masuku, Velile Gwebu, and Lindokuhle Fakudze also secured gold medals. The team's performance provides a significant boost for Eswatini’s preparations for the regional showpiece.
The test event also assessed Mozambique’s readiness to host the taekwondo competition during the Maputo 2026 African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region V Games. Facilities and technical arrangements were examined, with COSATA Technical Delegate Sizwe Mabuza expected to comment on preparations.
Why it mattersEswatini's taekwondo athletes won nine medals at a regional test event in Mozambique, boosting their preparation for upcoming games.