Local sports club keeps up with training via WhatsApp
Gymnastics is a tough sport and it takes a great deal of commitment and hard work to reach the top.
On 16 March 2020, Wynland Gymnastics Club in Paarl was forced to close their doors to over 180 gymnasts who train on a weekly basis, due to the spread of the coronavirus. This, however, did not get them down!
They got down to business and worked out home training programmes for each level, and every day all the high-level gymnasts have to check in on a WhatsApp group with a photo or video of them training in order to accumulate points for the extended break. These gymnasts all compete on national level, with some representing our country at various International events, so no training for 4 weeks wasn’t an option!
To find out more about Wynland gymnastics, visit their website or contact owner and head coach Linda Nieuwoudt on 082 595 1255.