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The Citizen
16-06-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Famild Day Softball Tournament a huge success
SEBOKENG.- The Jumpers Softball Club Family Tournament was a huge success. This two days tournament took place at Saul Tsotetsi Sports Centre in Zone 14, Sebokeng, over the weekend. The tournament attracted teams from our side Vaal, as far as from Lesotho, Free State, North West Province, Johannesburg and Vaal. It was a long weekend of action galore with VUT Softball Club being crowned the tournament champions in the men stream. TUT Softball Club finished as runner-ups, while Brewers Softball Club finished in third place and Jumpers Softball Club fourth place. Pamridge Ladies Softball Club were crowned the champions in the ladies stream while VUT Softball Club finished as the runner-ups. The tournament saw the Sebokeng community come in numbers to support their respective teams. This was despite the chilly weather. Speaking to Sedibeng Ster Sport, Sammy Molefe said the tournament was a huge success. He said he was overwhelmed by the support from the Sebokeng community. Molefe said he thanks all the people who contributed to the success of this Family Day Tournament. 'As Jumpers Softball Club we want to thank the families who came in numbers to support this initiative despite the cold weather. We would also like to thank those clubs that traveled as far as from Lesotho and other parts of the country to be part of this tournament. We also acknowledge the attendance of former softball administrators and players. It was good to see them after a long time. I have no doubt that next year this Family Day Tournament will attract more participants,' said Molefe. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
14-06-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Softball showdown at Saul Tsotetsi Sports Centre
SEBOKENG.- All roads lead to the Saul Tsotetsi Sports Centre in Zone 14, Sebokeng as the Family Day Softball Tournament, hosted by Jumpers Softball Club, is on display. The tournament started today and will come to an end with the finals on Sunday afternoon. The tournament was extended to play over two days due to demands from outside clubs, as far as Botswana. Local softball clubs and outside clubs are competing for the top spot. Jumpers Softball Club is the red-hot favourite to win, taking into consideration that they are the hosting club. Despite the chilly winter weather, the local community, families, and young and old are out in their numbers to enjoy the day. Speaking to Sedibeng Ster Sport, Sammy Molefe said they want to make this year's tournament a memorable one. 'The day that we were all waiting for has finally arrived, and we expect exciting games from both male and female softball clubs. It is a fun-filled tournament with a lot of fun on and off the field,' said Molefe. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Family Day Softball Tournament to play over two days
SEBOKENG.- Family Day Softball Tournament will be played over two days to accommodate outside teams. This much-anticipated tournament, organised by the Jumpers Softball Club, is scheduled at Saul Tsotetsi Sports Centre on June 14. The tournament is in celebration of those unsung heroes who contributed to the development of softball in this region as both players and administrators. This was revealed to Sedibeng Ster Sport by the Jumpers Softball Club official Sammy Molefe, who is one of the people behind this initiative. He told Sedibeng Ster Sport that they have extended the tournament to play for two days to accommodate softball teams from outside. This includes teams as far as Botswana, Limpopo, and North West. Molefe said they decided to host this tournament over two days because of the demand for the tournament from outside softball teams, especially from Botswana. 'We decided to extend the tournament over two days, as I mentioned earlier, because it has drawn interest from outside teams. We are anticipating interest from many teams outside Gauteng. I do not doubt that this tournament is going to be one of the biggest,' said Molefe. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
