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The Citizen
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Mohalajeng hails the Vultures Athletics Club Gijima Road Race a success
SEBOKENG.- Petrus Mohalajeng has hailed the Vultures Athletics Club Gijima Road Race as a great success. This 5km and 10km road race took place at the Saul Tsotetsi Sports Centre in Zone 14, Sebokeng, last Sunday. Speaking to Sedibeng Ster Sport, Mohalajeng, who was the organiser of the race, said the race attracted several runners in Gauteng. He said that he was overwhelmed by the number of athletes who came to support this initiative. He also told Sedibeng Ster Sport that the Zone 14 area came to a standstill as the nearby community was out on the streets watching the race. Mohalajeng said the competition was strict with runners setting the bar very high on the day. He added that he was amazed by the high standard from all the participants, from juniors, seniors, masters, and grand masters. Toma Tsotetsi, Florence Molawa, and Palius Mofokeng were among the notable names who participated in this event. 'I want to take this opportunity to congratulate all the runners who won their respective categories. It was a great day, with athletes showcasing their talent. I was happy to see some former athletes coming in numbers to support this initiative. I do not doubt that, if we continue to support each other like on Sunday, we are going to go far in the region as far as athletics is concerned,' said Mohalajeng. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
11-05-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Vultures Athletics Club hosts 5km and 10km race
SEBOKENG.- Vultures Athletics Club will host the Gigima 5km and 10km scheduled at Saul Tsotetsi Sports Centre in Zone 14. This was revealed to Sedibeng Ster Sport by the race organiser, Petrus Mohalajeng. Speaking to Sedibeng Ster Sport, Mohalajeng said the race will start at 8:00 and 8:15, respectively. The entry fee for 10km is R150 and for 5km is R50. The winner in the open category will receive R400, the runner-up R300, and the third position will receive R200. In the Junior category, the winner will receive R300, and the second place will get R200. The winner in the veteran category will receive R300, and the second place will get R200. The first 50 runners will receive T-shirts and goody bags. Mohalajeng said there will also be a lucky draw on race day. The race will be run under the rules and regulations of Athletics South Africa and Athletics Vaal Triangle. Mohalajeng confirmed with Sedibeng Ster Sport that the 10 km participants must be 16 years or older on the day of the race. Participants of the 5km race must be 12 years or older to be accepted on the day. 'We invite all the local athletics clubs and athletes to join us on the day. As the Vultures Athletics Club, we look forward to welcoming you and making this day memorable for all the runners. It is going to be a fun-filled day with some exciting prizes to be won. We are looking forward to hosting you,' concluded Mohalajeng. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
