Simone Kruger News Today

The 2024 World Para Athletics Championships are underway in Kobe, Japan, with the 11th edition of the event running until Saturday 25 May.

The 18-year-old rewrote history in the F38 discus event, setting a new world record with a throw of 38.1m to snatch the gold medal.

The championships are crucial in the athletes pursuit of securing slots for the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. Any athlete finishing in the top 4 or better will qualify for one slot.

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The 17-year-old recorded two South African and two African records in two sporting codes, shot put and discus.

The championships took place under the theme: ‘Start Your Impossible, and attracted entries in Para-Athletics, Boccia, Goalball, CP Football, Judo, Powerlifting, and Para-Cycling inclusive of athletes from eight African countries.

Eyewitness News caught up with rising star Simone Kruger - the 16-year-old who was part of the 34-member team that represented South Africa at the Tokyo Paralympics in 2021.