Germiston Stadium hosts Central Gauteng Athletics youth league
"The atmosphere at Germiston Stadium reflected the enthusiasm and the depth of development in Central Gauteng."
Central Gauteng Athletics (CGA) hosted its Sub-Youth Track and Field League 3 at Germiston Stadium, bringing together young competitors from clubs across the province.
The event provided a valuable platform for aspiring young athletes to showcase their skills, test themselves against their peers, and gain essential experience across various track and field disciplines.
The enthusiasm and determination displayed throughout the day once again highlighted the deep pool of emerging athletic talent in Central Gauteng.
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The Sub-Youth League forms a cornerstone of CGA’s grassroots development programme. Designed to encourage athletic participation and introduce young competitors to structured events, the initiative plays a vital role in identifying and nurturing future provincial and national talent.
Through these regular fixtures, CGA continues to strengthen the local development pipeline, ensuring athletes have consistent access to competition as they progress in the sport.
Following the successful conclusion of League 3, attention now turns to the final fixture of the 2026 Sub-Youth Track and Field League season.
CGA extends its sincere appreciation to all participating clubs, coaches, parents, technical officials, and volunteers whose dedication makes these development events possible.
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The federation remains steadfast in its commitment to growing grassroots athletics and supporting the next generation of sporting talent in Central Gauteng.
As the 2026 season approaches its conclusion, CGA looks forward to another exciting meet at League 4, celebrating the progress of its young athletes as they strive for excellence.
League 2 highlights regional development
PR and communications coordinator Nongcebo Siziba said League 2 was more than just another meet on the athletics calendar, as it brought together just over 1 000 young athletes, coaches, parents, and supporters for an exciting day of competition.
“The atmosphere at Germiston Stadium reflected the enthusiasm and the depth of development in Central Gauteng.
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“The league also carried additional significance as it incorporated the OR Tambo Soncini Social Cohesion Games and City of Ekurhuleni Regional trials. The Ekurhuleni regional trials targeted 16-year-old athletes who have not been exposed to national and international participation.
“The Soncini Games component was well supported with more than 200 athletes, including athletes with disabilities, who took an opportunity to showcase their abilities while competing for a place in the regional team which competed at the OR Tambo Soncini Provincial Games at the end of October.”
“On the day, we witnessed a number of electrifying performances across the programme, with athletes continuing to demonstrate their potential and talent that exists within athletics,” said Siziba. “With only 1 league remaining for the 2026 CGA Sub-Youth season for athletes to secure their spot on the provincial team, which will be participating at the ASA Sub-Youth Championships on December 4th and 5th.”
