Vhembe District Municipality has vowed to reclaim the top position during the provincial indigenous games to be played in Phalaborwa end of this month.

According to the Vhembe District sports officer, Ms Avhatakali Themeli, Vhembe will reclaim the position from the Mopani District Municipality, who won the games last year.

The four local municipalities within Vhembe held their indigenous games at Tshikombani village last weekend. Players from Makhado, Musina, Mutale and Thulamela competed in different games like duvheke, dristokies, ndode and others.

During the games, three friends, Lutendo Mmbengeni, Thivhadini Mudau and Mmboneni Netshandama, all from Tshiombo village, performed outstandingly and earned themselves an opportunity to represent Vhembe during the provincial games.

Mmbengeni and Netshandama won gold medals in duvheke and dristokies, while Mudau won a bronze medal in dristokies.

Netshandama, who has been winning gold medals since she started with the games in 2009, said: "I am proud of my performance. I would like to represent my country at international level," she said.

Mudau said she was happy to get the opportunity to represent her municipality at provincial level. “I believe I will perform better than what I have done up to now."

Meanwhile, Mmbengeni said the games helped to keep her busy and focused. "I urge other youths to be involved in these games as they are part of our heritage. These games can help one to secure a good future and make a living," said Mmbengeni.