{"id":18209,"date":"2024-10-30T11:53:43","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T09:53:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/bloemfontein\/?p=18209"},"modified":"2024-10-30T11:53:43","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T09:53:43","slug":"taheera-augousti-sa-hockey-player-1st-time-olympian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/bloemfontein\/blog\/2024\/10\/30\/taheera-augousti-sa-hockey-player-1st-time-olympian\/","title":{"rendered":"Taheera Augousti: SA hockey player &amp; 1st time Olympian"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Taheera Augousti, at just 19, has already made her mark on the global stage as a field hockey player for South Africa. Coming from a sporty family, Taheera was introduced to sports at a very young age, eventually finding her heart drawn to hockey at the age of six. With her sights set on becoming one of the best, she focused entirely on hockey, and her passion and hard work have taken her to the Olympic Games \u2013 a dream turned reality.<\/h4>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cPlaying at the Olympic Games was a dream come true. It\u2019s a feeling that I cannot explain.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-18187 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/bloemfontein\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2024\/10\/IMG_7899-267x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"267\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/bloemfontein\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2024\/10\/IMG_7899-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/bloemfontein\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2024\/10\/IMG_7899-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/bloemfontein\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2024\/10\/IMG_7899-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/bloemfontein\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2024\/10\/IMG_7899-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/bloemfontein\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2024\/10\/IMG_7899-696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/bloemfontein\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2024\/10\/IMG_7899-rotated.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/>Q: What was it like to compete at the Paris Olympics? How did that experience compare to other competitions?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>A:<\/strong> Competing at the Olympics was a dream come true. It\u2019s hard to put into words just how special it felt, especially because my family was there with me. I also got to play against people I\u2019ve looked up to and who have inspired me throughout my career.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: How did it feel to represent South Africa on such a prestigious stage?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>A:<\/strong> Standing with my teammates and singing the national anthem on the world stage was surreal. I had goosebumps the first time, and it was a moment I had waited for my entire life. Representing South Africa is something I do with so much pride, and it\u2019s not something many people get the chance to do.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: How has growing up and training in Bloemfontein shaped you as an athlete?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>A:<\/strong> Growing up in Bloemfontein has definitely played a big role in shaping me as an athlete. Hockey is very big here, and during my school years, the competition between schools was intense. That competition helped me grow and develop my skills, which led me to where I am today.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: What challenges have you faced on your journey to the Olympics, and how did you overcome them?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>A:<\/strong> Being one of the youngest in the team \u2013 I was nervous about making mistakes and letting my team down. But that fear pushed me to work even harder and become better.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: What are your future plans in your sporting career?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>A:<\/strong> I\u2019m still young, so I\u2019m definitely aiming to go to more Olympic Games. I also have goals to play for a club in The Netherlands and to continuously improve my game.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: What advice would you give to young, aspiring athletes, especially those from South Africa?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>A:<\/strong> No matter your circumstances or background, you can achieve anything if you put your mind to it. You need to be willing to work harder than anyone else and give it everything you\u2019ve got.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Outside of sports, what are some of your personal interests? How do you balance your life as an elite athlete with other passions?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>A:<\/strong> I love spending time with my family and friends. It\u2019s easy to balance my personal life with sports because my family understands how busy my schedule is, and they support me through it.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Compiled by: Justine Fortuin Photographs: Gypseenia Lion<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Taheera Augousti, at just 19, has already made her mark on the global stage as a field hockey player for South Africa. Coming from a sporty family, Taheera was introduced to sports at a very young age, eventually finding her heart drawn to hockey at the age of six. 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