Her Worship Mayor: Cllr Maria Molahlwa Mokobodi
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AGANANG HOST A SUCCESSFUL 2015 MAYOR'S MARATHON
The 2015 Mayor's Marathon was held in a cloudy and rainy weather which favored the participating athletes by saving them from dry and hot temperatures that are usually being experienced in Aganang. More than 350 athletes from Aganang and other areas of Limpopo, South Africa and even those from neighboring countries embraced the chilly Sunday morning weather to be part of the marathon.
The 15 KM race was completed within 2 hours with men race being scooped by Tseiso Moeketsi from Free State, while Fuhura Molle from Tanzania took the 1st tile for the women race. They both went home with a cash price of R3000 each, medals and trophies. Many young people from Aganang were given awards in the 5 KM developmental race.
Her Worship Mayor, Cllr Maria Mokobodi is very happy with the attendance which included elders, youth and children. She says this annual Mayor’s Marathon is to encourage culture of participation in sports within our communities, and also to promote healthy living, but the main purpose being to empower athletes and giving them an opportunity to showcase their abilities. "We encourage children from 12 years to participate in such activities in future, our elders at home we also encourage them to participate so they keep themselves healthy".
The marathon was done in association with Moletjie Athletics Club, which insured that all proper rules are applied to making the marathon of the national and international standards. Municipal sports coordinator Donald Matsi says the municipality will continue to organize various sporting activities to keep young people away from the streets, by offering them an opportunity to realize their talents. Matsi says this is not the first sporting activity, as they also organize Annual Mayor's Soccer Tournament.
Some of the athletes who formed part of the race said they feel honored to be part of the marathon as it also serves as a training platform. Some of the athletes said they are using the race to keep themselves fit. Majority of the athletes are already preparing for the National Inter-Championship Marathon to be held in Mpumalanga in September 2015. Aganang Municipality is proud of various athletes who were identified and developed in the Municipality by Moletjie Athletics Club.
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