Songo.info Rider Profiles: Zola Ngxakeni
We will be doing a few riders profiles on the kids involved with the Songo.info project moving forward. First up is Zola Ngxakeni. Enjoy!
Date of birth: 1997-11-13
Age: 12
School: Cloetesville Primary and Grade: 6
Where do you live: Kayamandi
BMX Achievements: 2nd place on the Heritage Cup in Kayelitsha 2009 and 2nd place on the Canal walk cup in Kayelitsha
BMX Goals: To win the gold in Olympics one day
Team: Songo
Sponsors: N/A
When did you start riding BMX? In August 2008 and who got you into it? I was playing with my friend and I saw some kids in the track and went there and I joined them.
Can you remember what your first race meeting was like? Yes! How you felt? It was the opening of the Kayamandi BMX track and I raced with my friends and Sifiso Ntlapho I beat him and our picture was on the Sunday times. I know he let me but I was so happy!
Where do you see yourself in 10 years from now? I see my self a professional representing South Africa in Olympic and common world games.
Who inspires you to race and why? Sifiso is my inspiration! He comes from the Township just like me and gives me hope that I will also make it.
How would you describe yourself? As people’s person!
What training do you to keep fit and in form? Riding in the track and running.
What won’t you leave home without? TV
What are your goals for the BMX season and the future? Wining all the races including the nationals.
What goes through your mind on the start line? Wining the race!
Who would you like to meet and why? Christoph Sauser helped us to have the track!
What does it take to become a top rider? Train hard and lessoning to the coach!!
What is your ultimate dream? Is to be professional BMX rider!
What do you do to relax? Watch Television!
What is the best part of your day? Going to the track!
What other talents do you have? Running!
What advice would you give to others wanting to start BMX? That BMX is good for everyone and it will help you in everything.
If you were a superhero who would you be and why?
What music do you enjoy? Kwaito Music!
If you were the president for a day, what changes would you make? I would build house for everyone!
What are you most proud of? My school work!
What can’t you live without? I can’t live without BMX I love it.
Hobbies? Dancing
Your favourite food? I like African Salad
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