The City of Johannesburg’s Sport and Recreation Directorate is thrilled to announce the success of the 2024 Central Gauteng Athletics (CGA) Awards. This prestigious event honoured the outstanding achievements of athletes, coaches, and officials who have made significant contributions to the sport of athletics.​

A highlight of the evening was the recognition of Akani Simbine, the 31-year-old international athlete hailing from Kempton Park. Simbine was crowned the Central Gauteng Athletics Sportsperson of the Year for his exceptional performance and leading a youthful 400m team to Olympic silver medal glory.

Karabo Mabilo, the acting President of CGA, expressed gratitude for the City of Johannesburg’s invaluable support: “The City plays a crucial role in the development and promotion of athletics. This strong partnership between CGA and the City helps foster athletic talent and creates opportunities for our young athletes in Johannesburg.”

The City of Johannesburg remains dedicated to fostering a thriving athletics community.

By investing in youth development programs, annual championships, and high-performance athlete support initiatives, the city aims to produce future generations of world-class athletes.

The 2024 CGA Awards serve as a testament to the City of Johannesburg’s commitment to sports development and its role in shaping the future of South Africa.

The Executive Director for Community Development in the City of Johannesburg, Siyanda Mnukwa, said: “We are behind CGA and Athletics South Africa, more especially women athletes. I also wish to pay gratitude to the sponsors who are always putting the right foot forward in supporting sport in general.”

Written by Dr Karabo Semenya
03/12/2024

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