In a remarkable display of resilience, the Sports Administration Graduation took place successfully amid challenging weather conditions, celebrating the achievements of its participants. The event shone a spotlight on female empowerment, with women dominating the top three positions in the course.
Dignitaries in attendance included Adam Mthethwa, President of EOCGA, alongside Board Members Nhlanhla Maphanga, Zakhele Zulu, Pearl Dlamini, Princess Thobile Magagula, and Victor Dlamini. Course facilitators Pearl Dlamini and Thoba Mazibuko expressed their gratitude to the participants, congratulating each individual for their commitment to the program, which promises numerous benefits for their professional development.
Nozipho Mahlalela, a representative from the National Federation, shared her enthusiasm for the course, noting improvements in national federation performance already observed as a result of the training.
Closing the ceremony, Adam Mthethwa reassured attendees that one of EOCGA’s key mandates is to bridge existing gaps within its membership. He emphasized that the knowledge gained from this course would yield significant rewards if utilized effectively. He also extended his best wishes to those advancing to level two of the program.
Highlighting the achievements of the graduates, the top three performers were all female, with Lerato Dlamini leading the pack with an impressive passing mark of 94%. A tie was realized for the second position, where both graduates tied up at 88% and those were Lindokuhle Madlopha from the media (Times of Eswatini) and Sibonelo Mbatha from Motor Sports. This graduation not only marks a significant milestone for the participants but also underscores the growing impact of women in sports administration.