Central Gauteng Athletics celebrates Zanele Maisa’s national title win
CGA Zet Sinqe series final leg concludes.
Zanele Maisa’s hard work and dedication paid off as she was crowned the ASA Women’s 10km Champion in Potchefstroom, claiming her first national title.
Congratulating the young athlete, Central Gauteng Athletics (CGA) stated: “Your victory is a beautiful reminder that dedication, sacrifice, and believing in yourself can lead to extraordinary achievements. Today, we celebrate not only your victory but also the journey that brought you here.”
Maisa continues to make Central Gauteng Athletics proud, and her achievements serve as an inspiration to aspiring runners to dream bigger and run stronger.
The milestone follows the conclusion of a separate event by the CGA, the CGA Zet Series in Alexandra this past October.
Hosted in collaboration with Run Alex AC and the Zithulele Sinqe Foundation, the final leg brought the series to an exciting and memorable end.
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The event brought together athletes, running enthusiasts, and members of the Alexandra community in a celebration of athletics, participation, and sporting excellence.
Participants competed across a one-mile event and a 5km race, giving athletes of all ages and abilities an opportunity to showcase their talents.
“The CGA Zet Series continues to play an important role in taking athletics directly into local communities, creating accessible opportunities for participation while supporting grassroots development, talent identification, and the growth of the sport,” said CGA pr and communications coordinator Nongcebo Siziba.
“By hosting the final leg in Alexandra, CGA reaffirmed its commitment to making athletics accessible and strengthening the development pathway across the province,” Siziba added.
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“The successful hosting of the series finale highlights the value of collaboration between provincial athletics structures, local clubs, and community-based organisations. The partnership between CGA, the Zithulele Sinqe Foundation, Run Alex AC, and other host clubs demonstrates how collective efforts contribute to growing athletics.”
CGA extended its appreciation to the Zithulele Sinqe Foundation, Run Alex AC, participating athletes, race officials, volunteers, sponsors, and the Alexandra community for their support.
As CGA advances its grassroots initiatives, the CGA Zet Series remains a core platform for promoting participation, nurturing emerging talent, and strengthening the connection between athletics and local communities.
