McCabe is En Garde Ahead of the Senior African Fencing Championships
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Fencing is no easy feat, but you would never be able to tell when watching Sacha McCabe.
McCabe has been fencing for 10 years and in those years, she has staked a claim for herself in the fencing world. Competing in national and international competitions, she has made a home for herself in fencing, and with the Senior African Fencing Championships approaching at the end of May, she is preparing to represent South Africa with the hopes of bringing home a medal.
“I first began fencing as a child, my parents thought it would be a fun and unusual extracurricular activity. I loved it from the beginning,” she said of her experience as a fencer. What started as a playful and fun activity as a child, has led her down the path of a serious athlete.
Representing your country is a dream that many athletes have, and it is not something that comes without effort. “I feel honoured and very proud to be able to represent South Africa at the Senior African Championships alongside my fellow team mates who all share my love and dedication,” she shared. Fencing has been a huge part of her life, and having the chance to take her dreams to the next level is an exciting challenge.
“I am very excited for the opportunity to display my abilities on a world stage. Africa has some very strong fencing nations and I am very excited to see how I will face up against the talented athletes competing in this tournament.”
When she is not travelling to show off her fancy fencing, she is a student at Wits University studying Psychology and Philosophy. This makes her achievements even more exciting as a student athlete. Juggling school with sports can be a hassle, and in a sport like fencing, it can also be isolating, so competing as a team may be an exciting new venture for McCabe heading into this new competition.
“I am also very excited to compete in the team events, in an individual sport like fencing, team events provide a very different and engaging dynamic,” McCabe shared.
This is a new venture that requires work, effort and dedication, all of which she pours into endlessly in preparation for this tournament. With her eyes set on a medal and a drive to have fun, McCabe is ready to leave it all on the piste.
