Halala: Boy makes SA proud, wins silver medal at WMO Championships

- Lezario Alston "Zaza" Louw has made South Africa proud

- The young boy represented SA in the World Martial Arts Organisation (WMO) World Championships

- Zaza walked away with a silver medal, something Mzansi is very proud of

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Halala! Lezario Alston Louw, who is affectionately known to social media users as 'Zaza', has made the country proud.

The young man competed in the WMO World Championships - a tournament hosting the world's best in martial arts.

Zaza's exceptional performance secured him a silver medal in his age division. His trainer and sensei, Vernon Booysen, congratulated the little "champ" on his achievement.

Booysen wrote:

"So proud of our champ. Congratulations Zaza on taking silver at the WMO world champs and congratulations to Althea Louw and Lee."

Booysen revealed there were still a couple of events left in which Zaza could walk away with a gold medal.

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Briefly.co.za learned Zaza is part of the FCMA SA team representing Mzansi at the WMO World Championships in Manchester, England.

His story was shared on the #ImStaying Facebook group and it inspired South Africans.

Lorraine Anne Weber Birdsey commented:

"Love this story, well done to you all for your dedication and strength."

Elfreda Links Links added:

"Salute Boeta. You will go far. Make us proud."

Gloria Jean Botha wrote:

"I'm in awe of all these little champions. You go darlings, we're all behind you."

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Source: Briefly News