Desmond Koolen bags 27 medals at South African Championships of Performing Arts
Updated | By Stacey & J Sbu
Singing sensation Desmond Koolen has bagged 27 medals (along with our hearts) at the SA Performing Arts Championships and has qualified for the World Championships in Los Angeles, USA.
The "I feel good" kid, Desmond (Desi) Koolen has once again made SA proud. The Grade 2 learner at St David's Marist Inanda recently took home an outstanding 27 medals at the South African Championships of Performing Arts.
The SA Championships of Performing Arts was held in Rustenburg from 21-29 September and Desmond won the following medals:
Individual
5 Gold,
6 Silver
4 Bronze
Groups
4 Gold
4 Silver
4 Bronze
Read More: 10 things you should try to do on your own
The school stated that Desi further secured a 1 overall achievement award in he 5-12 vocal age.
"With the highest score in the age group and 1 overall achievement award for acting in the 5-12 age range which was also the highest score in the age group," they stated.
Overwhelmed with pride yet? Let's add to that! Desmond has also been selected to represent South Africa at the World Championships of Performing Arts in Los Angeles, USA next year.
Follow us on social media:
HOW TO LISTEN TO EAST COAST RADIO
- Listen to East Coast Radio on the FM (frequency modulation) spectrum between 94 and 95 FM on your radio.
- Listen live to ECR by clicking here or download the ECR App (iOS/Android).
- Listen to East Coast Radio on the DStv audio bouquet, channel 836.
- Switch to the audio bouquet on your Openview decoder and browse to channel 606
- Listen to us on Amazon Alexa.
Main image supplied
Show's Stories
-
African Story Magic with Gcina Mhlophe is back!
We’re live with episode one of a brand new season of the award-winning A...
East Coast Breakfast 44 minutes ago -
We all can relate to Celine Dion's funny exchange with Siri
That awkward moment when you are Celine Dion and you struggle to get Sir...
East Coast Breakfast 2 hours ago