WINNERS in the Molweni High Schools tournament were awarded with brand new kits. Four high schools in the Molweni area, Ingqungqulu, KwaDinabakubo, Kwabazothini and Tholulwazi competed in soccer and netball matches.
Ingqungqulu High School was crowned the soccer champs beating Kwabazothini High School 2-0.
In netball KwaDinabakubo had the most points which made them champions of the day followed by Kwabazothini High School.
This was the first tournament held for Molweni schools. Principal of KwaDinabakubo High School, Mdu Ngidi said this tournament was held to revive school sports in the area.
“There is a lot of talent among our pupils and we need to have these kinds of tournaments to encourage them.
“There are many people who supported this initiative and we would love to make this an annual tournament,” said Ngidi.
Ngidi said they are very grateful to ward 9 councillor, Sithembiso Mchunu and Maks hardware in Waterfall who sponsored the winning teams with the soccer kits.
“Mchunu also sponsored the medals and we received the netball kit from Douglas Pillay. Molweni Clinic provided us with first aid and the Molweni satellite police station were present for security purposes.
“We thank the greater Hillcrest local football association and the South African School Football Association.
Ngidi also acknowledged Sanele Mthethwa for providing a sound system.”
All the teams that competed received medals and training balls.
