Michel’le Solomons
is a grade 8 student
at the SS de Duine in
She is
14 years of age and started doing gymnastics at the tender age of seven.
‘Being a gymnast goes hand in hand
with being diligent and a dedicated sport woman.
A routine in one of disciplines does
not only take my God-given talent,
it also
takes practice, practice and more practice’, she says.
Michel’le is
competitive in 3 different gymnastics disciplines,
being
Artistic Gymnastics, Trampoline and Tumbling.
She trains 3 hours a day at the
Walvis Bay Gymnastics Club with both
coaches Vesselin Kostin and Dongina Risser.
Gymnastics has installed a variety
of qualities in her such as self-confidence, self-motivation, courage and
respect.
‘I want to reach the highest level
of performance to the best of my potential.
I want to reach a level where I can
compete internationally.
I am striving for and to be the
best’.
Her biggest achievement to date is
being named as the best junior gymnast in the whole of
She represented
Her role model is definitely her mom
who has been there for her from the start.
‘She inspires and motivates me.
She is always there to encourage
me.’
My message to the youth is that they
should refrain from indecent behaviour, alcohol abuse, drugs and from all
negative influences.
‘Find a sport you love and rather
involve yourself in something productive.’