The top four sport events of the week
Our sport journalist, Carli Koch compiled the top four sport events to look forward to this week.
1. Swimming
The ultimate swimming event of the year, the South African Schools Championships takes place this weekend in Pretoria. A total of 68 of the Lowveld’s top swimmers will be in action.
2. Krieket
Die dogters o/19-provinsiale krieketweek begin Woensdag en dit vind op tuisbodem plaas. Die wedstryde word op onderskeidelik Uplands College, Hoërskool Rob Ferreira en Penryn se velde gespeel. Die toernooi hou tot Dinsdag 16 Desember aan. Van die land se top-spanne soos die Titans en die Westelike Provinsie sal in aksie wees.
3. MTB
Four stages and three categories. Sabie – arguably the best mountain biking destination in South Africa, is once again the host for the Sabie Xperience. The start chute will open at 06:00 for stages two to four, and the stage starts at 07:00. Solo event (four days’ racing – 32km/48km/75km/65km – a total of 220km), team wannabe event (three days’ racing of 32km/48km/60km – a total of 140km) and team lite (two days’ racing of 32km / 48km – a total of 80km).
4. Golf
Situated near Malalane in the heart of Mpumalanga, on the southern border of the Kruger National Park, Leopard Creek presents a rare opportunity to own an outstanding bushveld retreat. The 360-hectare development is bordered to the north and the west by the picturesque Crocodile River and the Kruger National Park. Typical bushveld koppies overlook the course from the east, providing an ideal backdrop for a magnificent course. Be sure not to miss the Alfred Dunhill Championships from December 11-14.
