Joe Mann's niece is officially an Olympian

Joe Mann's niece is officially an Olympian

Boati Motau is going to the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo!

Boati Matau
Supplied/ Boati Matau

On Thursday evening, the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) announced the majority of Team South Africa that will participate at the Toyko Olympics in Japan. 

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The ten sports that will be representing South Africa are - athletics, cycling, rowing sailing, sevens rugby, skateboarding, surfing, swimming, triathlon, and water polo. 

One of the participants representing us for water polo is Boati Motau. 

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Baoti Motau (18) has nine years of experience and has represented South Africa at several competitions. Motau went to Roedean School for Girls and was a prefect and captain of the water polo team. She also played provincial hockey. 

Motau is also Joe Mann's niece - and he is her biggest fan.

"It's an incredible accomplishment. I feel like a part of me is going to Japan."

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Image Credit: Supplied/ Boati Motau

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