Cape Flats learners show their athletics abilities

Over a thousand children participate

| By Photo Essay | Cape Town
Photo of girl doing hurdles
Liche van der Westhuizen strives for first place in a hurdling event at Thursday’s inter-schools competition in Blue Downs.

Twelve schools participated in the annual inter-school athletics competition in Blue Downs on Thursday. The event was held by the Delft Primary School Sports Association. Nearly 1,300 children took part. Masixole Feni took these action photos.

Amy van Heerden throws the discus.
Iazizi Jali competes in a javelin event.
Angelique Jackson jumps hurdles.
Ashlin Faro throws a shot put.
Onela Mama does high jump.
Iaviwe Dutyulwa does long jump. 

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