Brandon Mathula, from Germiston-based Diamond Athletics Club, gives it his all in the boys’ 100m sprint heats during Central Gauteng Athletic’s (CGA) track and field meeting at the Germiston Stadium, last Saturday.
The Germiston Stadium was abuzz with activity, last Saturday, as approximately 2 900 athletes competed in Central Gauteng Athletics’ (CGA) latest track and field meeting of the 2019/20 season.
The athletes hailed from suburbs across Gauteng, including Krugersdorp, Randfontein, Roodepoort, Randburg, Johannesburg, Kempton Park, Germiston, Alberton, Boksburg, Benoni, Brakpan, Springs, Westonaria, Midrand and Sandton.
“We had 2 600 pre-entries, but 300 additional athletes arrived at the event,” explained Atiso Molefe on behalf of CGA.
“We cannot turn athletes away.
“However, it should be noted that the pre-entry system is in place to assist us in providing results in good time.”
The interest and participation in the CGA track and field meetings are slowly growing, according to Molefe.
“We are thrilled with the increase in numbers,” said Molefe.
“The numbers have tripled from September 21 to October 19.”
A noteworthy performance on the day came from Antonio Farmer, from North West University, who won the men’s u-20 5 000m walk, which opened the day’s activities, in a time of 23.01 minutes.
Farmer is set to defend his junior title at the Athletics South Africa Walking Championships, on November 16.
In shot-put Sane Mare (11) and Marni Vermaas (10), from Academy Training Partners, raised the bar when they both achieved personal best distances and finished in first and second position, respectively.
Mare threw a massive 11.51m while Vermaas landed a distance of 10.31m.
The next event on the CGA calendar is the Sub-Youth Championships on November 2 at Roodepoort Athletics Stadium.
A number of athletes compete in the boys’ u-13 800m sprint at the Central Gauteng Athletic’s (CGA) track and field meeting at the Germiston Stadium, last Saturday.
Karabo Selepe, from Harambe Athletics Club, during the Central Gauteng Athletic’s (CGA) track and field meeting at the Germiston Stadium, last Saturday.
Steven Sabino competes in the boys’ u-13 long-jump event during the Central Gauteng Athletic’s (CGA) track and field meeting at the Germiston Stadium, last Saturday.
Diamond Athletics Club athlete Le-more Jannetjies competed in the boys’ 100m sprint heats during the Central Gauteng Athletic’s (CGA) track and field meeting at the Germiston Stadium, last Saturday.
Brandon Mathula, from Germiston-based Diamond Athletics Club, gives it his all in the boys’ 100m sprint heats during Central Gauteng Athletic’s (CGA) track and field meeting at the Germiston Stadium, last Saturday.
A number of athletes competed at the Central Gauteng Athletic’s (CGA) track and field meeting at the Germiston Stadium, last Saturday.
A number of athletes competed at the Central Gauteng Athletic’s (CGA) track and field meeting at the Germiston Stadium, last Saturday.
A number of athletes competed at the Central Gauteng Athletic’s (CGA) track and field meeting at the Germiston Stadium, last Saturday.
A number of athletes competed at the Central Gauteng Athletic’s (CGA) track and field meeting at the Germiston Stadium, last Saturday.
A number of athletes competed at the Central Gauteng Athletic’s (CGA) track and field meeting at the Germiston Stadium, last Saturday.
A number of athletes competed at the Central Gauteng Athletic’s (CGA) track and field meeting at the Germiston Stadium, last Saturday.
A number of athletes competed at the Central Gauteng Athletic’s (CGA) track and field meeting at the Germiston Stadium, last Saturday.
A number of athletes competed at the Central Gauteng Athletic’s (CGA) track and field meeting at the Germiston Stadium, last Saturday.
A number of athletes competed at the Central Gauteng Athletic’s (CGA) track and field meeting at the Germiston Stadium, last Saturday.
A number of athletes competed at the Central Gauteng Athletic’s (CGA) track and field meeting at the Germiston Stadium, last Saturday.
A number of athletes competed at the Central Gauteng Athletic’s (CGA) track and field meeting at the Germiston Stadium, last Saturday.
A number of athletes competed at the Central Gauteng Athletic’s (CGA) track and field meeting at the Germiston Stadium, last Saturday.
A number of athletes competed at the Central Gauteng Athletic’s (CGA) track and field meeting at the Germiston Stadium, last Saturday.
