Curro reignites sporting scene with biggest North athletics meeting. It’s back! The most prestigious High School athletics event in Southern Africa, the Curro Podium Athletics Meeting is set to deliver another electrifying dose of high-energy competition.  The Curro Podium Athletics North event will be hosted by Curro Hazeldean on behalf of Curro Holdings, on Wednesday, 27 September 2023 at Pilditch Stadium in Pretoria.

Following the tremendous success of the inaugural event earlier this year, Curro is taking their commitment to sporting excellence to new heights by expanding the series to encompass two regional showcases. In addition to the  North event, Podium Athletics meeting will take place on Friday, 27 October at Dal Josaphat in the South, before culminating  a grand national finale early next year.

Pierre le Roux, Executive Head at Curro Hazeldean, expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “Curro Podium Athletics is our platform to cultivate a legacy of champions, both on the track and in life. It’s a testament to our unwavering dedication to nurturing young talent and fostering a culture of excellence. With the Curro Podium Athletics North event, we’re set to spark a thrilling showcase of speed, skill, and sportsmanship.”

The Curro Podium Athletics series, approved by Athletics SA (ASA), is specifically designed to ignite passion and inspire generations of sporting champions. The upcoming North event promises to be a fast-paced showdown, bringing together the most promising young athletes from schools across South Africa’s North. This includes the Central Northwest, the Vaal Triangle, Free State, Central Gauteng, KZN, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and the North West.

The event will see top local and Southern African sporting schools vying for individual and team titles and trophies across various categories, including best boys’ and girls’ athletics team as well as the best combined athletics team. Individual trophies will be presented to the best male and female junior and senior track athletes and the best male and female junior and senior field athletes.

From sprints and hurdles to discus, throws and high jumps, these athletes will leave no stone unturned to secure victory in a total of 24 events. The winners from these regional events will qualify to compete in the Curro Podium National finals scheduled for February 2024. Tickets for the Curro Podium Athletics North event are priced at R50 and will be available for purchase at the stadium gates on the day of the event. For those unable to attend in person, the event will be broadcast live via SuperSport Schools and on the Curro Sports YouTube channel, ensuring that the excitement and inspiration reaches a broader audience.