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Pronk eliminated in Cyprus

• 4 Months Ago - 2024-02-21 00:00:00

Namibian karate champion Suzelle Pronk (31) recently traveled to Larnacca, Cyprus to compete in the K1 Karate Series A Championship.
The tournament, held last weekend, brought together some of the best karateka in the world to compete in various divisions.
Pronk, representing her country, gave her all in the female kata division, but unfortunately lost in her first contest against the current Pan-American silver medalist from Colombia.
Despite this setback, Pronk remained positive and focused on the experience gained from competing at such a high level.
“I was dissatisfied with my performance that day; it did not reflect my current level. However, we recognized the current obstacles that are impeding competition performance on the day from attaining its full potential.
“I was determined to learn from the experience and come back stronger in the future."
“Competing at an international level is always a challenge, but it is also an opportunity to grow and improve as a karateka,” she said.
Pronk, who has been practicing karate since she was a child, stated that she was proud to represent Namibia at such a prestigious event. She hopes to use this experience as motivation to continue training and improving her skills for future competitions.
The competition provided a valuable learning experience for her, who plans to incorporate what she learned into her training regimen in the two weeks for the All African Games in Ghana’s capital Accra.
She noted that the level of competition was incredibly high, but she remains determined to work hard and strive for success in her future endeavors. She is determined to keep pushing herself and pursuing her passion for karate.
“Looking ahead, I am now focused on the All-Africa Games in Ghana.
“I have two weeks to work on some aspects and make the necessary improvements to my performance. I am determined to give my best and represent my country to the best of my abilities,” Pronk added.