Kgothatso Montjane praised for Wimbledon doubles win

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Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba has congratulated Kgothatso Montjane for winning the 2024 Wimbledon doubles.

Montjane and Japanese Yui Kamiji beat Dutch duo, Diede de Groot and Jiske Griffoen, in London yesterday.

Ramathuba says Montjane’s victory will inspire young women and girls.

“We extend our congratulations and overwhelming joy on your remarkable achievement of winning the ladies double wheelchair Wimbledon title. Your hard work, perseverance and dedication have paid off, showcasing your exceptional talent and skill. You have made us all proud. We hope this achievement will inspire other young girls, especially from rural areas, to believe that the sky is the limit.”

Congratulations to our wheelchair tennis star, @KGMontjane, and her partner, Yui Kamiji of Japan, for winning the #Wimbledon women’s doubles title! 🏆 The dynamic duo defeated Diede De Groot and Aniek van Koot 🎾#TeamSA #ForMyCountry pic.twitter.com/MGK3PPlqKY

— Team South Africa (@OfficialTeamRSA) July 15, 2024

Media Statement

Min McKenzie Congratulates Kgothatso Montjane and her partner for #Wimbledon Glory

“@KGMontjane, we are so very proud of you, & I hope that other young players take great inspiration from your success, both in the wheelchair discipline & the sport as a whole,” pic.twitter.com/t7dn4WyeZd

— Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (@SportArtsCultur) July 15, 2024

Reporting by Jostina Masedi.