ZATeenage judoka Kendra de Beer, a 17-year-old from South Africa, reflects on her journey in judo, highlighting both the challenges and rewards of balancing elite sport with her academic life. After defending her U/19 Women’s -63kg title at the Johannesburg Junior African Cup, she competed at the African Judo Championships in Morocco, finishing fifth. Despite setbacks like injuries and painful defeats, including breaking her collarbone twice, she remains committed to her sport, driven by support from her family, coaches, and school. Her sensei, Allerdyce Fulton, plays a significant role in encouraging her growth. Though disappointed with her fifth-place finish in Morocco, Kendra views it as motivation to improve further.
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