The City of Johannesburg has embarked on an exciting quest to find rising stars who will proudly represent it at the 2023 OR Tambo Soncini games this October. Johannesburg is not just hosting the games, it is gearing up to snatch victory from its opponents from neighbouring cities like Ekurhuleni and Tshwane.
A dedicated Local Organising Committee is putting is working flat out to present the best games. It’s scouring every corner of the City of Johannesburg in search of the most suitable venues for various sporting codes.
Last week, the committee hit the streets, driving around to check if the facilities match up to the set standards. So far, so good. Just a bit of minor maintenance tweaks are in the pipeline to ensure that everything will be on point when the games kick off.
Athletes are in for a treat and will enjoy top-notch Joburg sport facilities.
Tarryn Sita Singh, the President of KAD Volley Club and a volleyball guru in Johannesburg, has been assigned by the Johannesburg Sport Federation to pick the volleyball dream team. With a history steeped in volleyball lore, Singh notes a dip in levels but sees a spark in the new players.
“Compared to past years, the level of play has dropped,” she observes. “But the enthusiasm displayed today reveals that, through developmental programmes, talent can be unravelled. The energy is good and promising,” said Singh.
Singh envisions a formidable team emerging from Johannesburg destined to grace the courts of Italy and represent the nation.
“I am adamant that some of Joburg volleyball girls will make it in the team,” she concluded with a convincing tone.
Selections were not just about volleyball; athletics, basketball and netball are also in the spotlight. And all undergoing vigorous selection processes.
The City of Johannesburg, sports associations and federations have joined forces to pick the crème de la crème who will proudly carry the banner of Team Joburg 2023/2024.
This isn’t just about winning; it’s a pulsating journey where the city’s heartbeat syncs with the dreams of its aspiring athletes. Team Joburg will be announced when selections are completed.
04/10/2023