The event will begin at 5.45pm on 14 April.
Construction of the new tartan track at the PUK Macarthur Stadium in Potchefstroom has been delayed by the persistent rain that has fallen over the region during the past few weeks.
The UJ event is the second athletics meeting of the popular American college-style Varsity Sports.
In the first event in Port Elizabeth, UJ came out strongly with two impressive wins in the women’s track events to match the powerful athletes of UP-Tuks.
UJ’s Monique Stander, who was adjudged as the top women’s athlete of the night, was simply unbeatable in the 800m.
The university’s Dewald Stander will be out to improve his performance at the second event. Stander, the SA U23 champion discus champion has already proven his capability by passing the elusive 55m mark. His team-mate, long jumper Zarck Visser who was ranked fifth in the world last year is now ranked first. This is an incredible achievement by the young Welkom athlete who holds a personal best of 8.35m.
Sports and events manager for Varsity Sports, Trent Key said it was great to see the varsity athletes competing in different codes.
“Kim-Roche Holmes of UJ, who is known for her netball prowess, will be competing in the javelin event,” said Key.
“The events are short in duration but the memory of an exciting evening will linger for a long time. We don’t often get the chance to watch live performances from our top athletes. These young stars thrive on spectator support and it is indeed a privilege to watch them in action.”
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