Hockey teams do well at IPT

The men's U23 and ladies U21 sides clinched gold medals in their divisions.

August 20, 2024

Lebohang Pita 1 minute read

The men's U23 team, back: Gavin Oberholzer, Elijah Maseko, Isak van Niekerk, Dennis Pontes, Cole Johnson, Austin Mkaronda and coach Brandon Bjorgan. Front: Melissa Verster (team manager), Alex Maseko and Jacques Nigrini.

The Gauteng East Action Hockey achieved positive results during the annual action hockey interprovincial tournament at Meyersdal Action Sports Arena in Alberton from August 7 to 11.

The region was represented by five teams competing in the mixed open, men’s open, men’s U23, ladies U23 and ladies U21 categories.

The ladies U21 team, back: Lisa Mari Devine (team manager), Antoinette Earle, Daniella Pontes, Danielle Earle, Tatum Jacobs, Melissa Verster and coach Kristy Devine. Front: Kaylie Small, Zeane Oberholzer, Shanante Bouwer and Brenna Roux.

The Men’s U23 won their section and clinched the gold medals, with goalkeeper Izak van Niekerk clinching the goalie of the tournament.

The ladies U23 side grabbed silver medals after losing their final to the hosts Meyersdal while the ladies U21 team clinched the gold in their division, with Zeane Oberholzer named the tournament MVP in this section.