CTM Cares about our community - Sport
CTM Champions Cup - October 2023
On the 21st of October, CTM hosted the annual Champions Cup at the CTM Sports Field in Soweto, in collaboration with the Italtile and Ceramic Foundation. The primary objective of this tournament is to foster a culture of health and fitness among the youth, promote awareness regarding the availability of the CTM Sports Field for community use, and encourage active participation in sports at a competitive level. The event is also centered around providing winning schools with an opportunity to secure a R20,000 donation to address critical needs within their respective institutions. Sixteen school teams from Soweto participated in this year's tournament. All participating schools' athletes were equipped with new sports kits, shoes, and related gear. A total of R80,000 in prize money was distributed among the winners in various categories. Among those winning schools were: Sapebuso Primary, Kwadedangedlale High, Shomang Primary, and Dr Beyers Naude Secondary School. A fun competitive day was had by all in attendance.
Umbonambi Primary School Netball National Championship - 2023
CTM proudly congratulates the remarkable Under 12 and Under 13 Netball teams of Umbonambi Primary School. These young athletes showed true talent and determination during the Netball National Championship. From August 8th to 10th, 2023, the U12 girls came in 3rd place winning a bronze medal, whilst the U13 girls took 5th place out of 56 schools. CTM partnered with the Italtile & Ceramic Foundation and Dreamfields Project in supporting these young talents on their journey. In the words of Captain Akhona Mhlongo, "We extend our gratitude to CTM Empangeni Store, Italtile Foundation, and Dreamfields for believing in us, even in the depths of rural KZN. Your unwavering support has propelled us forward when the path seemed challenging.
CTM Champions Cup - March 2022
In March 2022, CTM hosted the sixth annual Champions Cup at the CTM Sports Field in Meadowlands, Soweto, after a two-year break due to the pandemic.
The aim of this tournament is to promote health and fitness among the youth and raise awareness of the availability of the CTM Sports Field for use by the community.
Equally importantly, the event is centred around the opportunity for the victorious schools to win a R15 000 donation to address a critical need in their respective schools. Sixteen schools from the neighbouring communities participated in this year’s tournament.
Participants from all 16 schools received new sports kits, shoes and related equipment. For the games, the schools were grouped into four categories: primary and high school netball and primary and high school soccer.
The competition commenced on 14 February 2022, with a week of play-off matches. The two winners of each category earned themselves a place in the final event.
On 5 March, the eight remaining schools competed fiercely for their awards, resulting in victories for Tswelelang Primary School, Boikanyo Primary School (Defending Champions), Dr Beyers Naude Secondary, and Kwadedangendlale High School.
The top players in the respective sporting codes also received individual prizes in recognition of their exceptional achievement.
Overall, a memorable, fun day was enjoyed by everyone involved.