Potchefstroom Hospital to Host Inter-Institutional Sports Tournament

Ikageng Gazette
3 days ago
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Potchefstroom Hospital, through its Sports Committee, will host a major inter-institutional sports tournament at the Ikageng Stadium on Saturday, September 6, 2025, starting at 09:00. The event promises to bring together schools and institutions from across the region in a spirit of unity, fitness, and competition.

Sports Codes Featured

The tournament will focus on two of the country’s most loved sporting activities:

Soccer
Netball

Both codes are expected to attract large crowds of supporters, creating a vibrant and energetic atmosphere for participants and spectators alike.

Participating Teams

The tournament will see eight teams competing for glory:

Potchefstroom Hospital
Education Coligny
SADTU Potchefstroom
Education Taung
Tlokwe Secondary School
Potchefstroom Secondary School
Botoka Technical School
BA Seobi Secondary School

This diverse lineup highlights the collaborative effort between educational institutions and community organizations in promoting sports and healthy living.

Community Engagement

According to the invitation issued on August 14, 2025, by the Potchefstroom Sports Committee, the event is designed not only to foster competition but also to strengthen community relations. With both hospital staff and learners participating, the tournament emphasizes teamwork, discipline, and social cohesion.

Organizers Speak

The event is coordinated by Ms. GD Blood, Secretary of the Potchefstroom Hospital Sports Committee, alongside Mr. A. Chilane, Chairperson of the Committee. Both expressed their enthusiasm for the tournament, stressing its role in encouraging healthy lifestyles while building connections among institutions.

Closing Note

The Potchefstroom Sports Committee encourages community members, parents, and sports lovers to attend and support the players. The event is set to be a memorable day filled with sporting excellence and community spirit under the banner of “Let’s Grow North West Together.”