· Wheelchair tennis
Ramphadi reflects on a continental first with Sithole
Donald Ramphadi and Lucas Sithole won Africa's first Paralympic wheelchair tennis medal with quad doubles bronze at Paris 2024.
Read the archive reportNATIONAL STORIES · SHARED AMBITION
The Para sport story of South Africa.
South Africa's Paralympic archive includes leading athletes across several generations and sports. Swimmer Natalie du Toit received the Whang Youn Dai Achievement Award during Beijing 2008. At Paris 2024, Donald Ramphadi and Lucas Sithole secured the continent's first Paralympic wheelchair tennis medal with quad doubles bronze. Their achievements complement the country's established swimming and athletics record and illustrate the growing range of African success on the international stage.
Winners of Whang Youn Dai Award 2008 Ramphadi reflects on winning Africa’s first Paralympic wheelchair tennis medal
Historical context is drawn from the linked IPC records. Dates and roles refer to the time of the original report.
7Sourced archive reports
13Archive images
2008–2025Years represented in this collection
FROM THE HISTORICAL RECORD
Athletes, achievements and opportunity.
· Para athletics
Mhlongo and Athmani lead African sprint victories at Paris 2024
South Africa and Algeria topped two men’s 100m podiums during the Games’ Sunday evening athletics session.
Read the archive report· Wheelchair tennis
South Africa completes wheelchair tennis double in Abuja
Men’s and women’s teams won African qualification at a tournament with record regional participation.
Read the archive reportYOUR NATIONAL CONNECTION
Para sport in South Africa.
Connect with the national organisation to ask about participation, athlete development, classification and representing your country.
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Discover & participate
Connect with your NPC to find an accessible club, a first training session or a local sport opportunity.
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Develop & progress
Build an athlete pathway through coaching, equipment access, classification information and competition.
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Compete & represent
Prepare for national and continental events, with entries coordinated by your NPC and the relevant federation.