St David’s Marist Inanda hosts multi-sport festival
Soweto Panthers inspire young athletes across cricket, water polo and basketball during an action-packed week of fixtures.
St David’s Marist Inanda brought young sporting talent together for a weekend of competition, with cricket, water polo and basketball taking centre stage from October 22 to October 25.
The school hosted the 2026 St David’s ATBMI T10 Cricket Festival, the Inanda Cup Prep Stayers and U14 Water Polo Tournaments, and Inanda Hoops.
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The events give young athletes opportunities to test their skills, compete against peers, and build teamwork and sportsmanship across three sports.
Grade 6 cricketers and selected Grade 5 players competed in the T10 Cricket Festival, with matches held on the college’s main cricket fields.
The tournament also featured the Temba Bavuma XI Tigers, named after St David’s alumnus and Proteas captain Temba Bavuma, with ATBMI as the title sponsor.
Action in the pool
In the pool, the Inanda Cup brought together teams in the Prep Stayers and U14 water polo categories. The competitions featured round-robin fixtures and crossover play-offs to determine the final standings.
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Panthers inspire on the court
Basketball also formed part of the programme through Inanda Hoops, with Basketball National League champions, the Soweto Panthers, making a special appearance to support and inspire the next generation of players.
The tournaments highlight the role of school sport in developing young talent while allowing players, coaches and school communities to connect through competition. The sporting action continues until October 25, with fixtures and tournament information available through the school’s tournament channels.
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