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Mariska Venter
- Aug 29, 2021
- 1 min
Tokyo Diary | Day 11
So a typical morning in the Olympic village will be, wake up, do all the mandatory covid tests, go for breakfast, catch a bus and head to...
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Mariska Venter
- Aug 28, 2021
- 1 min
Tokyo Diary | Day 10
Singles did not go quite as well as doubles did yesterday. I am so disappointed that I lost on the big court. Now I have to realign...
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Mariska Venter
- Aug 28, 2021
- 1 min
Tokyo Diary | Day 9
Tennis started today. It was an extremely long day waiting from 11am until 8pm to play our match due to suspension because of the heat,...
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Mariska Venter
- Aug 27, 2021
- 1 min
Tokyo Diary | Day 8
Last full day of training before the official start of the tennis Paralympic Games. I have to keep reminding myself that I’m actually at...
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Mariska Venter
- Aug 26, 2021
- 1 min
Tokyo Diary | Day 7
It’s been one full week and I can definitely say that I feel like I’m in a good routine and feel at home. The draw was made today so now...
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Mariska Venter
- Aug 25, 2021
- 1 min
Tokyo Diary | Day 6
Opening ceremony day Wow, what a feeling walking into that stadium !! No matter what happens during the games I know that I have already...
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Mariska Venter
- Aug 24, 2021
- 1 min
Tokyo Diary | Day 5
Second day of training had a rainy start to it but the sun soon came out to shine on us! Tennis balls are flying and you can definitely...
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Mariska Venter
- Aug 23, 2021
- 1 min
Tokyo Diary | Day 4
This is the first day we get to go to the tennis venue and start training. Wow what a feeling going on to the courts, butterflies flying...
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Mariska Venter
- Aug 22, 2021
- 1 min
Tokyo Diary | Day 3
I’ve definitely settled in now and have my own routine going, and I am someone who thrives on routine. We’ve only been allowed to be in...
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Mariska Venter
- Aug 21, 2021
- 1 min
Tokyo Diary | Day 2
Today was all about getting adjusting to the time zone and the heat! Getting familiar with the village and all it has to offer and also...
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Mariska Venter
- Aug 20, 2021
- 1 min
Tokyo Diary | Day 1
Traveling longer than 45 hours was very tough both mentally and physically! But as soon as we walked down the Olympic village street it...
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