South Africa’s roller sports teams participated on the world stage in Italy for the World Skate Games 2024. Our national teams, competing in Inline Speed Skating, Artistic Roller Skating, Skateboarding, and Roller Hockey, showcased their talent and determination, representing the vibrant spirit of South African sports.
World Skate Games is a multi-sport World Championships event held every two years for World Skate’s 12 roller sports. It is one of the most significant events in the global roller sports calendar and it brings together the best athletes from around the world, with an estimated participation of over 12,000 people from 100 countries worldwide.
South Africa, led by our national federation Roller Sport SA, participated in four disciplines in September 2024: Artistic Roller Skating, Inline Speed Skating, Skateboarding, and Roller Hockey.
Artistic Roller Skating Team:
Keamogetswe Masango
Oratile Motheo Hlatshwayo
Thabang Mashaba
Given Chiloane
Inline Speed Skating Team:
Lasi Mokonyama
Neo Mlambo
Omphemetse Ramoshaba
Skateboarding Team:
Boipelo Awuah
Brandon Valjalo
Marci Rodrigues
Roller Hockey Team:
Sebastiao Mortagua
Kanya Mekeni
Fernando Maia
Ricardo Madeira
Marcio Coimbra
Leandro Coimbra
Tiago Madeira
Daniel Mortagua
Dean Boniface
Helder Namburete
Anele Mekeni
Joaquim Coimbra (Coach)
Mziwandile Mabaso (physio).
Team Managers & Assistant Managers:
Wendy Gila
Luiz Madeira
Amy Ketteringham
Sharne Jacobs
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
We’d like to extend our deepest gratitude to all the people who have supported us and made our participation a success, with particular mention to the following people: Easy Equities and CN&CO, Retro Rollas, Hammanskraal Roller Skating Club, Charl Pretorius from Kwalata Community Project, Versus Socks, Lisa Grassow, SASCOC, DSAC, World Skate and Roller Sport SA.
To every single person who contributed to the BackaBuddy campaign, THANK YOU! Your support enabled our skaters to chase their dreams and represent South Africa with pride.
To our international supporters, we cannot thank you enough for the donations of equipment.
And finally to Wendy Gila, president of Roller Sport SA and coach to the speed and artistic teams, our attendance at this competition would not have been possible without the passion and unfailing hard work you pour into skating in South Africa.
Although the Games have ended, the journey continues for these athletes. Keep following their incredible journeys and stay connected for future updates.
