Netshifhefhe aims to win Two Countries

Bethuel Netshifhefhe aims to win the Two Countries marathon which starts in Musina tomorrow (Saturday) morning.

Netshifhefhe is the favourite to win this annual event. "I don’t think it will be an easy race, because I expect a large number of good runners on the day," he said earlier this week. "I have been training hard to prepare for the race," he added and said he did not want to let his supporters down.

Veteran runner Jane Mudau also commented that she was ready to win again. She mentioned that she had trained hard in order to win the gold medal this year.

Last year's winner, Nkosinathi Sibanda, should not be underestimated. This athlete is well prepared for the race and plans on defending his title and the course record he set last year. According to him, he cannot let his supporters from Zimbabwe down, because "they know this race is for Zimbabweans".

According to the spokesperson for the Musina Municipality, Mr Wilson Dzebu, the purpose of the marathon is to promote long-distance running in the area. Dzebu appealed to the runners to be punctual at the registration point and said that several prizes were at stake. "We have polished our act and people can expect fireworks this year. We have managed to draw big names to this race, which will give it the stature it deserves," he said.

The mayor of the Musina Municipality, Cllr Mihloti Ramoada, will present the prizes after the race. The race will start at 05:00. The race is organised by the Soutpansberg Athletics Club and cash prizes totalling R73 000 will be awarded. The winner of the marathon will win R7 000 in the open races for men and women and the winners of the half-marathons will receive R3 000 each. The winners of the 10km races will receive R1 000 each.

Sport - Date: 12 September 2014

Kaizer Nengovhela

Kaizer Nengovhela started writing stories for Limpopo Mirror in 2000. Prior to that he had a five year stint at Phala-Phala FM as sports presenter. In 2005 Kaizer received an award from the province's premier as Best Sports Presenter. The same year he was also nominated as Best Sports Reporter by the Makhado Municipality. Kaizer was awarded the Mathatha Tsedu award in 2014.

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