IN PHOTOS: Sonop Interhigh 2026 – Records, qualifying times tumble as athletes soar at Lydenburg
Several records have already fallen and qualifying times posted by the athletes taking part today.
The action at the 2026 LSK Engineering Sonop Interhigh has already made for an exciting start to the day at Hoërskool Lydenburg.
Hosting the event for the first time, Lydenburg welcomed seven visiting schools to its track and field on February 21.
The participating schools, apart from the hosts, are Hoërskool Rob Ferreira, Hoërskool Bergvlam, Hoërskool Ermelo, Heidelberg Volkskool, Hoërskool Middelburg, Hoërskool Ben Viljoen and HTS Witbank.
@lowvelder GEBORG | Middelburg Hoërskool se atlete is aan die kook tydens die 2026 Sonop Interhoër op Hoërskool Lydenburg. Hulle het reeds vir ’n rekord of twee gesorg en laat die skool se vlag hoog wapper teen van die provinsie se beste skole. > Video: Blake Linder #sonopinterhoer #middies #middelburghoërskool
Athletes are not only fighting for gold at this year’s Sonop Interhigh, but also aiming to qualify for the Athletics Mpumalanga (AMPU) team.
@lowvelder Die lug is koud, maar die gees warm by die 2026 Sonop Interhoër op Hoërskool Lydenburg. Die gasheerskool se dirigente en sangspan het medeskole en ouers met ’n energieke opkoms vermaak. Almal sien uit na ’n puik atletiekdag.
This is possible after AMPU granted the meeting official status as a qualifier for the national championships.
@lowvelder Middelburg Hoërskool se ongelooflike o. 14-hoogspringatleet, Thokozani Kachelenga, maak skouspel by die 2026 LSK Engineering Sonop Interhoër. Nadat hy reeds twee keer die seisoen 1,90 m gespring het, het hy dié hoogte vandag weer oorgesteek om die nuwe o. 14-hoogspringrekord van dié interhoër te stel. > Video: Blake Linder #middelburghoërskool #middies #sonopinterhoer
A few records have already fallen to top athletes, as the competition continues to deliver excellent performances.
> Photos: Blake Linder
