Norwood athletics police officer, Miya, to represent South Africa in Spain
NORWOOD – The officer has won a number of medals to stand a chance to be selected and represent South Africa in Spain.
Captain Esau Miya, a police officer and an athlete from the Norwood Police Station, has been selected to compete and represent the South African Police Services in the South African Athletics Masters.
This after Miya scooped four medals on the National SAPS Athletics Championships held in Tshwane between 19 and 23 March as reported in the North Eastern Tribune Week Ending 20 April.
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Miya won two silver medals for coming second in the 800m road race and another one for coming second in the 1 500m race.
He then won two gold medals for the 5 000m and the cross-country race respectively.
On 29 April, again Miya competed and finished a 5 000m race which was held in Bloemfontein and he won another gold medal.
According to the spokesperson for the Norwood Police Station, Captain Elliot Tshivhase, this opens an opportunity for Miya to qualify to compete on an international stage.
“He is in a position to be selected to represent South Africa in Spain in an upcoming athletics competition wearing South Africa’s colours,” said Tshivhase.
“This will be a great achievement for him and the SAPS at large. He’s participating in the marathons and his contribution to the Gauteng SAPS marathon team also plays a vital role to put the police service in a competitive standard along with private teams.”
Tshivhase congratulated Miya for his success and said he continues to fly their police flag high.
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He said their station will continue supporting him under the management of station commander, Colonel Annah Jojisa.
Details: Norwood Police Station 011 483 4609.
