19/09/2026
πΏπ¦ Meet South Africaβs TWIF Female Athlete of the Year Candidate: Kittie Terblanche πΏπ¦
Few athletes embody dedication, resilience, leadership and excellence quite like Kittie Terblanche.
With an international Tug-of-War career spanning more than a decade, Kittie has represented South Africa at the World Championships, World Games and World Club Championships, while also making an enormous contribution to the sport away from the competition field.
Her journey is one of achievement, sacrifice, determination and an unwavering commitment to Tug-of-War.
π International Success
β’ π₯ 2011 β World Club Championships Bronze, England
β’ π₯ 2012 β World Championships Bronze, Scotland
β’ π₯ 2013 β World Games Bronze, Cali, Colombia
β’ π₯ 2014 β Indoor World Championships Bronze, Ireland
β’ π₯ 2017 β World Games Bronze, WrocΕaw, Poland
β’ πΏπ¦ 2011β2024 β Selected to represent South Africaβs National Tug-of-War Team in both Indoor and Outdoor competition
β’ π₯ 2026 β South African Champion β 500 kg Ladies
β’ π₯ 2026 β South African Champion β 540 kg Ladies
After taking a brief break from competition to focus on raising her children, Kittie made an inspiring return to the international stage in 2024, once again earning selection to represent South Africa at the World Championships in Mannheim, Germany.
π A Career Recognized for Excellence
Kittieβs performances have earned numerous honors throughout her career, including:
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2010 β Best Performer of the Year, Hartenbos Tug-of-War Club
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2011 β Sportswoman of the Year, Hartenbos Tug-of-War Club
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2012 β Sportswoman of the Year, South African Tug-of-War Federation
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2012 β Sportswoman of the Year, Die Burger (George)
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2013 β Sportswoman of the Year, South African Tug-of-War Federation
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2013 β Sportswoman of the Year, Eden Tug-of-War Federation
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2013 β Finalist, Eden Sports Council Sportswoman of the Year
πͺ Leadership Beyond the Rope
Kittieβs impact goes far beyond her own competitive achievements.
She has served in numerous leadership and athlete-representation roles, including the TWIF Athletes Commission, Western Cape Tug-of-War Federation, Eden Sports Council and multiple club-level positions.
Today, she continues to serve Tug-of-War as Communications Official for the South African Tug-of-War Federation (SATF) and as an Athlete Representative at SASCOC.
Her commitment to the sport has helped shape not only her own career, but also the athletes and organizations around her.
π TWIF Athlete of the Year Nomination
Kittie Terblanche has been nominated as South Africaβs Female Athlete of the Year in the TWIF Athlete of the Year campaign!
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π The TWIF Athlete of the Year winner will be revealed on September 18, 2026, during the World Championships in Mossel Bay, South Africa! πΏπ¦π
Who will be crowned TWIF Female Athlete of the Year?
Show your support for Kittie Terblanche! πͺπΏπ¦
