The Eastern Cape Province’s 179 talented young athletes made their mark at the National School Sport Championships held in Pretoria, Gauteng, from the 13-15 December 2024. Competing in eight diverse sporting codes, including Rugby 7s, Goalball, Softball, Basketball, Table Tennis, Gymnastics, Tennis and Volleyball.
Notable achievements included the rugby 7s team’s silver medal win and the table tennis team’s impressive second-place finish, with five gold, two silver, and eight bronze medals. Although Team EC secured seventh place overall, with Gauteng taking the top spot, the experience provided invaluable lessons for future improvement and team EC showed remarkable skill and determination.
The championships were preceded by a heartfelt send off event led by MEC Sibulele Ngongo in Maletswai on the 11th December 2024 to encourage and show support to the qualifying athletes. As we reflect on the championships, we acknowledge the athletes’ hard work and dedication, and we look forward to seeing them grow and excel in their sporting pursuits.