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25 August 2016

With the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil having officially drawn to a close, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) together with Western Province Athletics (WPA) welcomed back javelin Olympian Rocco van Rooyen at the Cape Town International Airport on Tuesday 23 August 2016.

Sue Forge, general manager of WPA, said that they are exceptionally proud of Van Rooyen’s performance. “We are thrilled to have him back in Cape Town. He is a true ambassador for our youth and the country,” she said.

Let us continue to be proud supporters of the exceptional Olympians and encourage excellence and dedication in sport, BETTER TOGETHER.

Media Enquiries: 

Tania Colyn
Head of Communication Service
Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport
Tel: 021 483 9877
E-mail: Tania.Colyn@westerncape.gov.za