DEWALD Hoffman loves swimming to such that he stopped other activities, like football and chess, to focus on it.
The Frances Vorwerg School learner is one of many children who is disabled, but never allows his condition to stop him from being one of the best swimmers.
The 16-year-old, who is under Aqua Warriors Club, is going to represent his team at the summer Central Games Athletics (CGA) on December 8.
The Crestville-based superstar aims to impress at the CGA tournament in order to participate in a swimming competition overseas in 2020.
Hoffman said swimming has helped him emotionally and spiritually on so many levels.
“Swimming has given me a purpose in life and helped me learn how to overcome certain challenges,” said Hoffman.
Hoffman’s coach Neal Crawford told the COURIER / CHRONICLE / RECORD that the boy is a hard-working individual.
“I see him competing in the Summer Olympics in the coming years. I believe in him. He’s respectful and lovely and he will make us proud come December 8,” said Crawford.
