Second last league held by Central Gauteng Athletics

Central Gauteng Athletics (CGA) hosted the second last league of the season on July 8 at Westonaria Sports Complex in collaboration with Mohlakeng Athletics Club.

Another exciting league filled with great competition was witnessed on Saturday with over 1 000 athletes taking part in the event.

“One of the highlights of the day was the Junior Men 2km event, which saw Sibusiso Msibi of UJ clocking 05:26 to claim the first position, and in the second position was Jaden de Wet from Helpmekaar in a time of 05:48.

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“Masai had to settle for third position represented by Fernando Macavele with his finishing time of 05:55,” said CGA PR and communications intern Nongcebo Siziba.

“The Junior Women 2km category was dominated by Mahlatsi Ngwenya of Ubuhle to cross the finish line first in the time 07:28, with Mosale Thobejane in the colours of Gallopers finishing second, clocking 07:59.

“With just a second difference from Thobajane was Portia Ramaoka of Palmridge, finishing in the time of 08:00,” said Siziba.

“The intriguing development event of girls U14 saw Katelin Heymans of 32GI strive for victory to secure the first position in the time 13:10. In second place, representing Nedbank in the time of 13:32 was Jodene Shawe.

“Settling for the third position was Jade Doran of Benoni Northerns.

“This proves that there is so much potential especially if such talent is handled with care, indeed the future for CGA is very bright,” said Siziba.

The Veteran Men event was another show-stopper as they witnessed a lot of competition among athletes. The above-mentioned event was dominated by Pule Tjaoana of Waterfall City.

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The athlete poses signs of great fitness as he has dominated in at least four leagues this season with great improvement in his performance this week as he clocked 21:42.

“Vincent Seng of Bedfordview also gave his all to secure the second position in the time of 22:02. Lefu Lephoto of Mamepe took third position in a time of 22:36,” said Siziba.

With only one league remaining for the 2023 Cross Country season, the focus for most athletes will shift to the 2023 CGA Championships taking place on August 19.

Athletes will be fighting for the top four spots to be considered for the provincial team to National Championships, which will be held on September 16.

Athletes are reminded they have to run at least three out of six leagues plus the CGA Championships to be considered for selection to represent the province.