“So Proud”: Margaret Hunt-Kemp Wins World Masters Squash Title for SA in Perth at 79
- Cape Town squash player Margaret Hunt-Kemp won the Women's 75+ division at the World Masters Squash Championships in Perth, Australia
- Margaret has competed at previous World Masters Championships over the years, coming agonisingly close to the title each time
- South Africa left Perth with three world champions, with Karen Blom and Stan Voges also claiming gold in their respective divisions
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A Cape Town woman has silenced every excuse anyone has ever made about age and sport. Margaret Hunt-Kemp, 79, claimed the World Masters Squash Championship title in Perth, Australia, on 8 September 2026, winning the Women's 75+ division final against France's Claire Bryars in straight games.
For Margaret, the victory was years in the making. She had competed at previous World Masters Championships, each time finishing just short of the podium's top step. In Perth, she finally got there.
South Africa's golden day in Perth
Margaret was not the only South African flying the flag in Australia. Karen Blom took gold in the Women's 45+ category, while Stan Voges claimed the Men's 70+ crown. South Africa walked away from the tournament with three world champions.
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The achievement drew an outpouring of pride from friends, family and fellow South Africans on the Good News South Africa Facebook post celebrating her win.
View the Facebook post below:
Mzansi celebrates Margaret's world title
The reactions poured in from those who know her best and those inspired by her story on the page:
@Robin Kemp wrote:
"So proud 🥰"
@Dianne Meyer shared:
"This is my mom! I am so proud of her. She literally is the best ever!!"
@Ann Bradford said:
"So so proud of you Margie to have achieved your dream!! So richly deserved 😍😍"
@Femi Olarogun added:
"Inspiration at its best. So well deserved Mags.. celebrations are on at the next Kelvin Meet. 😘😘"
@Heidi van Loggerenberg wrote:
"Incredible Margie!! Congrats! Well done on all your hard work, tenacity, and for being such a great sportswoman! So inspiring! 👏🏅🏆"
@Nicki Hurr said:
"Congratulations Margie 🍾💐💝 What an amazing achievement 🌈💥🫶"
@Markus Borner added:
"Well done Margie. Absolutely amazing. 🇿🇦 🤩"
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