Khumo Neo Pitso

Started: He began competing in Para athletics while he was in the 11th grade of school. (SABC News YouTube channel, 05 May 2024) Reason: He took up athletics at school. "I started the high jump when I was in grade six. We usually had this athletics day between the students' day. It was my first time trying high jump, and the teacher that was present there, he took me out and said, 'Look, you have a lot of potential'. He took his time to help me build my craft and get my love for the sport. In about a year I went to my first national championships in grade seven, and since then I fell in love with the sport." (SABC News YouTube channel, 05 May 2024) Ambition: To compete at the Paralympic Games. (SABC News YouTube channel, 05 May 2024)