SARAO supports and participates in fun-filled sports day for local communities held in Carnarvon

The SARAO Stakeholder Relations unit and staff members from various other units participated in and supported a Sports Tournament in collaboration with Bietjie Begin, a local non-government organisation from Carnarvon in the Northern Cape.

The Sports Tournament was held on Monday, 2 May 2022 and drew more than 750 participating members of the surrounding communities of Carnarvon, Van Wyksvlei, De Aar, Loxton and Victoria West. Local stakeholder groups from the Department of Health, the local retirement facility, the Department of Justice and the local SAPS also joined in the fun.

Fun and games were played with activities such as netball, soccer, rugby, tug-of-war and egg-on-a-spoon. Netball teams of all ages competed for the Carnarvon Netball Cup. The SARAO team came in second place in the netball tournament, having lost to the Department of Health’s team by only one point.

The last games of the day were rugby matches between De Aar, Van Wyksvlei and Carnarvon. The first game between De Aar and Van Wyksvlei saw the latter winning a spot in the final to take on the Carnarvons Young Lions. In the end Van Wyksvlei continued their winning streak and gained the upper hand over the Carnarvon Young Lions, and was crowned the rugby champions of the day.

Other activities included fun and games for children like jumping castles, old croc rugby games and a braai.

SARAO staff members came out in their numbers to volunteer and support the tournament. They spent the day not only winning on the field, but assisting with food, braaing and ensuring that the event was fun for the entire community. Definitely a day filled with sportsmanship, enthusiasm and memories to cherish!