𝐌𝐨𝐠𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐒𝐓

In keeping to its mandate of being the custodian of sport and recreation in the country the Ministry of Youth, Gender, Sport and Culture through its Mogoditshane satellite office hosted the semifinals and finals of the Constituency Sport Tournament (football) over the weekend.

This followed up the completed Netball and volley ball games. , the constituency tournament recurred after being halted by Covid-19 in 2020.

The tournament brought 28 team’s under each sporting code, covering all constituencies under Mogoditshane. Griffins Netball Club emerged the winner under the Netball Category, Gabane Volleyball club took home the first prize in this category and Western Pirates triumphing the football champions under the football category.

Programmes Officer at MYSC Mogoditshane Ms. Mojapelo, divulged that through Constituency Sport Tournaments, the Ministry aims to keep young people engaged and away from the streets, ill behavior and conduct whilst also unearthing talent, imparting leadership skills to young people by creating a sense of commitment that they must finish what they started.

She further disclosed that the tournament greatly rises the young people through ranks, as there are always many success stories. Some players end up joining big teams and playing at first divisions and national league.

In closing she expressed that for a tournament that just made its comeback, challenges incurred were not harsh except for, weather conditions whilst some teams did not abide by the terms and conditions of the Constituency Sport Tournament Guidelines but however they managed to reach consensus with all relevant parties and thus ensured the success of the tournament.