Mcelwa Nchabeleng

Mcelwa Nchabeleng

Athletics South Africa (ASA) has selected strong athletes who have the ability to represent the country with pride at the IAAF World Youth Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic, in July.

The squad will use the Southern Region Youth Championships in Mozambique in early July to prepare for the tough world event in Ostrava.

ASA announced the 49-member provisional team last week.

The team has been put together after the incredible performances displayed at the South African Junior and Youth Championships in Pretoria on April 13 and 14.

The provisional squads:

Boys - Patrick Vosloo (100m, 200m); Moeketsi Galasikwe (100m); Dean Swart (200m, 400m); Heinrich Maartins (400m); Marnus Koekemoer (800m;) Xolani Mabhida (800m); Folavia Seohle (1500m); Tibetso Masetla (1500m); Sityhilo Diko (3000m); Vuyisle Tshoba (3000m); Abednego Mamuschi (110mH); Ettiene Grobler (110mH); Beneke (400m H); Cornel Fredericks (400m H); Dewald Bekker (10km Walk); Willem Voigt (high jump); Dawid Greeff (high jump); Cheyne Rahme (pole vault); Eben Beukes (pole vault); Stefan Brits (long jump); Boipelo Motlhatlhego (triple jump); Neo Marie (triple jump); Stephan Brink (shot put); Ryno van Winkel (Vaal Triangle), Shot Put; Jason Smith (discus); Micqel le Roux (hammer throw); Adriaan van der Merwe (javelin); Ulrich Damon (javelin); Willem le Roux (combined events); Motsau (2000m steeplechase); William Motshosala (200 steeplechase).

Girls - Alyssa Conley (100m, 200m); Bevan Smith (100m, 200m); Sonja van der Merwe (400m); Marisa Smith (400m); Precious Mnisi (800m); Nandi Meyer (800m); Marli Spies (100m H, 400m H); Ansuret Potgieter (100m H); Anneri Ebersohn (400m H); June Roelofse (high jump); Celeste Rietels (long jump); Rozanne Oescher (triple jump); Elzaan Mostert (shot put); Lindi Liebenburg (discus); Suriette Botha (discus); Tazman Brits (javelin); Leanka Steyn (javelin); Marizette Badenhorst (hammer).