Onkabetse Nkobolo

“In this situation, it is not automatic, when we make a selection we look at the consistency of an individual in different races, and again all those who will be fielded in relay will be only those who have hit the qualifying mark or their time is near 45.20 so that we match other countries.”

“Looking at their overall performance it shows that we are doing something right at training, and we will not rest on our laurels, but we will continue to work hard.”

“It could have been nice for me to qualify on home soil, but as fate have it the time came here in France. All in all the race was just fine and I knew before the competition that it’s now or never. I even called Karabo Sibanda telling him that I will be going on track, but he should keep his ear on the ground because I am going to die on the track.”

“The aim of this event is to create bond between the able bodied and people with disabilities. Most of the time people with disabilities are not given opportunities to showcase their talent. Some are always indoors because of the shame. People with disabilities are not given the respect they deserve, we are here today for them to get all that.”

“What happened to me is known by everybody. Coming up with sport event is an indication that I want to bounce back. You will see me soon doing something. I am still doing rehabilitation and there has been an improvement. Change is not about me getting up from this wheelchair, but it entails lots of things. I am now able to drive.”