CGA pays tribute to 2014’s top sport stars

The ceremony also paid tribute to all officials and coaches who contributed to the success of the province this year.

CGA president James Moloi’s welcoming address set the tone for the night by acknowledging dignitaries who attended, including Athletics South Africa (ASA) president Aleck Skhosana and SASCOC CEO Tubby Reddy.

In his keynote address, Skhosana highlighted that with commitment of provincial sports federations, the nation will head to tremendous growth before Reddy echoed his sentiments.

The CEO paid tribute to ASA for stirring the sport in the right direction before challenging all the athletes that will be representing the country in the 2016 Olympics in Brazil to bag at least 10 medals.

A special thanks went to Ekurhuleni, Nike South Africa, Spar South Rand, USC and Octagon for their contribution towards the awards dinner.

Different media houses were also acknowledged and thanked for their continuous support in covering all the provincials and athletics programmes.

Winners:

· Most Promising Junior Male Athlete: Jason van Roooyen

· Most Promising Junior Female Athlete: Leandri Geel

· Most Promising Senior Male Athlete: Rushwai Samaai

· Most Promising Senior Female Athlete: Mamphielo Sibanda

· Junior Male Athlete of the Year: Tumisang Monnatlala

· Junior Female Athlete of the Year: Lezaan Jordan

· Senior Male Athlete of the Year: Khotso Mokoena

· Senior Female Athlete of the Year: Lebo Phalula

· Coach of the Year: Hans Saestad

· Development Coach of the Year: Boitumelo Motsumi

· Technical Officials of the Year: Lebo Segoe, Kabelo Seshoashoa, Elizabeth Lepheane

· Presidential Life Time Achievement Award: Mbualaeni Mulaudzi, Thulani Sibisi

· Staff Member of the Year: Mandla Radebe, Nosipho Mkhize

International Participation

Commonwealth Games: Khotso Mokoena, Zarck Visser, Rushwai Samaai

IAAF Continental: Khotso Mokoena, Zarck Visser, Cheyne Rahme

World Junior Championships: D’Jane Kriedeman, Zinzi Chabangu, Eckhart Rossouw, Tiaan Steenkamp, Tumisang Monnatlale, Leandri Geel, Lezaan Jordaan, Anel Oosthuizen

World race Walking Cup: Pierre Vermaak, Lebogang Shange, Anel Oosthuizen

World Youth Olympic Games: Leandri Geel, Jason Van RooyenAfrican Championships in Athletics: Zarck Visser, Rushwai Samaai, Lebogang Shange, Cheyne Rahme, Jaco Engelbrecht, Eckhart Rossouw, Lezaan Jordaan, Kabelo Kgosiemang, Khotso Mokoena

African Youth Games: Leandri Geel, Pierre Vermaak, Jason Van Rooyen

CAA Southern Region Half Marathon Championships: Lebo Phalula, Christine Kalmer, Mpho Mabuza. – @SabeloBoksburg