Tokyo 2020 Olympics Daily Review – 26 July 2021

It was a strong morning for South Africa in the Olympics as the Blitzboks got off to a winning start with a 33-14 victory over Ireland. They were back in action in the afternoon, beating Kenya 14-5 in a solid defensive display.

Furthermore, Tatjana Schoenmaker qualified for the final of the women’s 100m breaststroke, beating American star Lilly King.

Surfing fans would have been disappointed to see Jordy Smith pull out of the Olympics, but Bianca Buitendag gave them renewed hope as she shocked seven-time world champion, Stephanie Gilmore, in round three, booking her spot in the quarter-finals.

After a difficult month for the country and a disappointing sporting weekend, Monday’s Olympic action has offered Mzansi a much-needed positive start to the new week.

Leonard Solms

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