Seshego’s Kgothatso Montjane Wins Wimbledon title 

Kgothatso Montjane from Seshego, Limpopo and Yui Kamiji of Japan won the wheelchair women’s doubles final at Wimbledon on Sunday. They beat the Dutch pair of Diede de Groot and Jiske Griffioen 6-4 6-4.

The pair were silver finalists in the 2023 competition. It is Montjane’s third overall doubles Grand Slam title and her first Wimbledon title.

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“We are just happy that this year we managed to fight for it,” said the Seshego-born star. “It’s been a tough week playing each other and having to put our heads together to play doubles. It hasn’t been an easy one.

“But, we are happy to playing here and for the crowd for staying, because when you watch, the sport grows,” she said.

LIMPOPO PREMIER DR PHOPHI RAMATHUBA CONGRATULATE KGOTHATSO MONTJANE AFTER WIMBLEDON VICTORY  

“Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba extends her congratulations to Kgothatso Montjane and her playing partner, Yui Kamiji from Japan, on their remarkable victory at the Wimbledon Ladies’ Wheelchair Doubles title in London, United Kingdom,” said Premier Dr Ramathuba.

“The dynamic duo triumphed over the formidable Dutch pair, Diede De Groot and Aniek van Koot, with a decisive 6-4, 6-4 win. This outstanding achievement marks Montjane’s third overall doubles Grand Slam title and her first Wimbledon title.

“We extend our congratulations and overwhelming joy on your remarkable achievement of winning the Ladies’ Doubles Wheelchair Wimbledon title. Your hard work, perseverance, and dedication have paid off, showcasing your exceptional talent and skill. You have made us all proud. We hope this achievement will inspire other young girls, especially from our rural areas, to believe that the sky is the limit,” she said.

Montjane is currently ranked Number one in South Africa in the women’s disabled division. She has earned numerous accolades both locally and internationally, solidifying her status as an inspiring sports icon.