Daily Schedule with Times Across All Codes at 2026 Toyota SASAPD Championships
The 2026 Toyota SASAPD National Championships will feature a structured daily programme across eight Para sport codes, with competition running across multiple venues in Stellenbosch from 28–31 March. With athletes from all nine provinces in action, the schedule ensures consistent competition throughout each day, with codes overlapping to create a fully integrated multi-sport environment. Saturday, […]
Athletes at the Centre of 2026 SASAPD National Championships
Athletes remain at the heart of the 2026 Toyota SASAPD National Championships, with the event set to bring together competitors from across South Africa to perform, compete and progress within the national Para sport system. The championships will see hundreds of athletes representing all nine provinces compete across eight sport codes, creating a national platform […]
All Codes Unite as 2026 Toyota SASAPD National Championships Take Shape in Stellenbosch
All Codes Unite as 2026 Toyota SASAPD National Championships Take Shape in Stellenbosch The 2026 Toyota SASAPD National Championships will once again bring together South Africa’s full Para sport community, with athletes from all nine provinces converging in Stellenbosch from 27–31 March 2026. More than just a competition, the championships represent a unique moment where […]
2026 Toyota SASAPD National Championships Programme Confirmed for Stellenbosch
The official event programme for the 2026 Toyota SASAPD National Championships has been finalised, with Stellenbosch set to host a full week of activity from 27–31 March 2026. Proceedings will begin on Friday, 27 March with venue set-ups, registration and classification sessions taking place across Coetzenburg Athletics Stadium and Paarl School, ensuring all athletes are […]
SASAPD Proudly Prepares for 2026 Toyota National Championships in the Cape Winelands
The South African Sports Association for Physically Disabled (SASAPD) is proud to see the continued growth and rollout of the 2026 Toyota SASAPD National Championships, set to take place in the Cape Winelands from 28–31 March 2026. The championships will once again bring together hundreds of athletes, coaches and officials from across all nine provinces, […]
Curtains close on thrilling 2025 Toyota SASAPD National Championships.
The 2025 Toyota SASAPD National Championships came to a thrilling conclusion in Gqeberha, with Gauteng emerging as the overall winning province. Additionally, the Northern Lights School for children with special needs in Gqeberha was named the recipient of a brand-new Toyota Quantum Bus. Gauteng narrowly defeated Western Province across eight sporting codes to claim the […]
New highs at the 2025 Toyota SASAPD National championships
The para swimming gala at the 2025 Toyota SASAPD National championships concluded in record-breaking fashion. Over two thrilling sessions, a total of nine new national marks were established. Among the countries newest record holders is Gauteng’s William le Roux who at 14 years old broke the mens open 1500m S9 record by over 10 seconds. […]
New personal best and African record for Paralympian, Yane van der Merwe
On a brisk late afternoon at the Nelson Mandela University track in Summerstrand, Paralympian Yane van der Merwe overcame challenging conditions to set a new African record* in the women’s discus F44. Amidst the cold sea breeze, van der Merwe delivered a stellar performance, launching a throw of 34.06m on her fourth attempt. This remarkable […]
2025 Toyota SASAPD National Championships Kicks Off in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
The 2025 Toyota SASAPD National Championships officially kicked off with a vibrant opening ceremony at the Feather Market Centre in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. During the event, SASAPD President, Jean Miggels, highlighted that a key focus for the federation over the next four years would be the sport of goalball, with hopes of achieving a historic […]
PARALYMPIAN HENDRICKS READY TO GAUGE PROGRESS
Nathan Hendricks has focused his time and energy into establishing himself as one of South Africa’s great Paralympians. In his first Paralympics, at Paris 2024, the 19-year-old Hendricks swam in four finals, a feat matched only by Christian Sadie, and he currently holds two African records, in the SM13 200m individual medley and the S13 […]