Region B emerged as the proud winners of the 2025 City Wide Kiddies Games on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, at the Ellis Park Arena. The annual event, hosted by the City of Johannesburg’s Sports and Recreation, transformed the venue into a sea of colour and excitement as the young ones did what they do best — play, laugh, and compete in the spirit of fun.
Each of the City of Johannesburg’s seven regions hosted its own preliminary games, from which 70 children per region were selected to represent their teams at the grand finale. The event brought together 490 children, supported by 49 caregivers, 14 volunteers, 15 Provincial Hub staff, and 70 City staff from various departments.
Children aged between five and six years, attending preschools or crèches, participated in a variety of playful sporting codes including ball throwing, dribbling, kicking, bean bag running, ball hopping, relay races, and ring throwing. The winning region received a floating trophy, while every participant proudly took home a medal in recognition of their effort and team spirit.
The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Community Development in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Tebogo Nkokou, commended the event, saying: “Early childhood development is one of the key cornerstones of the Human Development Strategy. Children are the future of this country and the world. Nurturing their holistic development remains the City’s core commitment.
“To all the young ones here today — we applaud your enthusiasm, and we thank the organisers and everyone who helped promote this important developmental project for the future of our country.”
The Kiddies Games aim to promote good sportsmanship, fair play, and a love for physical activity, emphasising enjoyment and participation rather than competition and winning.
Final Results:
Region B – 49 points
Regions C & E – 34 points
Region A – 28 points
Region D – 24 points
Region F – 22 points
Region G – 17 points
The event once again demonstrated the City’s dedication to fostering healthy, active lifestyles from an early age — building the foundation for Johannesburg’s future champions.
Written by Maseipati Tsotsotso