Twitter reacts to Team SA announcement

Cape Town - SASCOC have played their hand, revealing the names of the athletes that will represent South Africa at the 2016 Rio Olympics in August. 

The first batch of athletes is set to leave for Brazil on July 23, and while all eyes will be on the likes of the Bltizboks, Chad le Clos, Cameron van der Burgh and Caster Semenya in terms of medal hopes, there are many who are just thrilled to be a part of Team South Africa. 

For many, it is a once in a lifetime opportunity, and one that has taken years of hard work. 

From the team at Sport24, we would like to congratulate every member of Team South Africa and we wish you all well at the Games! 

We know you will make us proud, and we will be supporting you every step of the way. 

Here is how Twitter reacted to the announcement:

ITS OFFICIAL!!!! I'm going to be an Olympian ????

So honored and excited to named in the team… https://t.co/yvWcuNsrTD

— Akani Simbine (@AkaniSimbine) July 14, 2016

Congrats to all the athletes who will represent Team South Africa at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. https://t.co/Dt2YNXZ8bX

— CorneKrige (@CorneKrige6) July 14, 2016

Congrats to all Athletes selected for the Rio Olympic Games. Bring back those medals ??

— Dane Piedt (@dane_piedt63) July 14, 2016

Banyana rule!! Some of the selected players at Olympic team announcement pic.twitter.com/BgjKHk19Gk

— Fran Hilton-Smith (@Franzo_safa) July 14, 2016

After representing @teamsa16 as a rider at the 1996 Olympics, @dougryd returns to the @Olympics 20 years later as manager... just awesome!

— Team Dimension Data (@TeamDiData) July 14, 2016

My appreciation and gratitude for getting the opportunity to have been a part of the blitzboks… https://t.co/1NZZKZU8Bo

— Bryan Habana (@BryanHabana) July 14, 2016

Thanks for believing though - we will be back stronger next year! https://t.co/Irznshrvyp

— Johan Cronje (@JohanCronje) July 14, 2016

What a honour to represent the country with these guys. Super excited https://t.co/b2hYsIDWEu

— Wayde van Niekerk (@WaydeDreamer) July 14, 2016

It's finally official! Incredibly grateful for opportunity to represent my country @Rio2016_en! Excited beyond words! #RoadToRio #teamSArise

— Ashleigh Moolman (@ashleighcycling) July 14, 2016

Huge honour to be announced as part of @teamsa16 for the Rio Olympics. https://t.co/ZsmnHaoU09 #TeamSArise

— David Hunt (@davidhunt91) July 14, 2016