Pretoria - North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo has congratulated 21-year-old Brad Binder on winning the Moto3 World Champion title.
Binder, who hails from Potchefstroom in Tlokwe Local Municipality, won the competition, which was held in Aragon, Spain, over the weekend.
Binder, a motorcycle racer, rose to stardom in the world of Moto GP by becoming the first South African rider to win a Grand Prix title in 36 years.
“This win shows that indeed good things always come to those who wait and work hard towards realising their dreams. I wish to, on behalf of the North West province community, extend our extreme excitement and fervent support to this little master, who is living his passion for sport,” said Premier Mahumapelo in a statement on Monday.
The Premier encouraged young sports fanatics to draw inspiration from sport personalities like Binder, saying his determination and continuing successes are enough to tell a good story of the renewal of the North West province. - SAnews.gov.za
