SAPS national championship 2025 concludes successfully in Primrose
Lieutenant Colonel Geoffrey Tsoaela added that the tournament was played in a professional manner, with the officers displaying discipline and unity.
The SAPS National Championship 2025 took place at Flames Pub and Grill in Primrose, from November 9 to November 13.
Officers from across Gauteng and other provinces competed for the prestigious opportunity to represent their colours.
Lieutenant Colonel Geoffrey Tsoaela, chairman of the SAPS National Blackball Pool Federation, said the event featured 21 male teams and eight female teams.
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“Last year, the tournament produced eight Proteas, six men and two women, who went on to represent South Africa in England.
“This year, Gauteng hosted the event, after KwaZulu-Natal last year, with Flames Pub and Grill providing sponsorship support and tables for the tournament,” said Tsoaela.
The competition, held under the South African Blackball Federation (SABF), was marked by professionalism, discipline, and unity among participants.
Teams were ranked on performance, with singles competitions also held.
“In the men’s category, Western Cape claimed first place, followed by KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape. In the women’s category, Gauteng secured first place, with Western Cape second,” said Tsoaela.
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Awards were presented in multiple categories, including SAPS men’s and ladies’ singles, SAPS ladies and men’s team events, and most valuable player (male and female) for the 2025/26 championships.
Tsoaela commended the sportsmanship and success of the tournament.
