Central Gauteng Athletics annual awards dinner took place on November 13.

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The occasion was officially opened by CGA president Steven Khanyile.

In his welcome address, he acknowledged dignitaries, which included the National Federation president James Moloi.

Athletes that represented the country at various international championships from October 2021 to September 2022 were honoured.

This included athletes that competed at CAA African Championships, Common Wealth Games, IAU World Championships and World Athletics Championships.

Communications intern Nongcebo Siziba said Akani Simbine and Carina Horn respectively were crowned senior athletes of the year with their dominance at both the World Senior Championships and African Championships.

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ASA cross-country champion Naledi Makgatha was crowned junior female athlete of the year, while World Junior Championships gold medallist, Lythe Pillay, was honoured with the junior male of the year award.

Other winners include

Development coach of the year – Lucy Thato and Werner Prinsloo.

Technical officials of the year:

• Jabulile Ndlangamandla – cross-country.

• Derocious Makhobalo- track and field.

• Andrew Ramakgapola – road running.

The presidential lifetime award category is one of the most significant of the day, where a contribution of an individual in the province and the sport of athletics is recognised.

Khanyile, took the podium to announce three recipients of the presidential lifetime award.

The recipients were Titus Mamabolo, Owen van Niekerk and Agreeneth Mogotsi.