NAA unleashing potential
On the road running, Nkangala Athletic Academy continued to dominate the 10km event by winning McCarthy Volkswagen race
Nkangala Athletic Academy (NAA) started a cross country season on a positive note where more than 30 young and old athletes prove readiness to unleash their potential as they participate in Mpumalanga, Nkangala district first cross-country league held at HTS Middelburg.
Chairperson of NAA Emmanuel Mabaso said: “We are aiming for a place in Mpumalanga team as well as the South African team. We would like to thank WITBANK NEWS for their support – We’ve seen more parents sending their children to NAA, when asked where did you hear about NAA, they mentioned WITBANK NEWS. Athletes will partake in leagues, Mpumalanga championships, interprovincial, South African championships and world championships if they qualify. The program will run up until September. In order to get best results, we need support in terms of transportation and entry fees to the leagues.”
On the road running, Nkangala Athletic Academy continued to dominate the 10km event by winning McCarthy Volkswagen which was held in rainy conditions at eMalahleni on Saturday, April 6.
A junior athlete, Scelo Mncwango won the 10km overall male category as well as the junior position.
Simanga Mabuza came second and Wesley Mothogoane also won in the juniors.
The Amon twins won the female category with Thulisile Amon obtaining first position, Thobile Amon came second and Samukelisiwe Mdlalose also won in the juniors.
Moses Mahlangu upgraded from last week from a 10km win to win a 21km event, he is recently declared in 10th position by South African Athletics after one of the top 10 winners was involved in a doping scandal.
Moses reunited with coach Shaper which resulted in his best performance ever; he won the Midack 10km on Wednesday in a time of 30:06, current fastest time in Mpumalanga.
