South Africa: Air Defence Artillery School members, with the members on diverse courses, took part in different sporting codes. The internal unit sports day aimed to promote social wellness, healthy lifestyle, general fitness, and Espirit de Corps among the unit and course members. This event also focused on bringing unity within the working environment.
Chaplain Rasimate John Mabusela, during the prayer parade, read the scripture reading to bless the day’s planning.
“Timothy Chapter 4, Verse 8 reminds us that physical exercises have some value in our daily activities. When your body is physically active, you become able to think positively and prosper in everything you do because of your healthy body,” said the Chaplain.
In the absence of the Officer Commanding Air Defence Artillery School Colonel Elaine Klainjan, Lieutenant Makweshe Johannes Mokwena opened the event, explained the day’s activities, and divided the members into groups. In his opening, he said that sports promote unity, team building, fitness, and fun amongst unit members, “let us take part in all the planned activities and have fun,” he alluded.
The day began with the Budo Jigga as a warm-up exercise in which all the members participated with one love. Then the four teams participated in a 5-kilometre competitive walk. Admin Troop was the team that arrived first at 58 minutes 12 seconds and got the first position for the five walks. Thereafter, the day unfolded with blindfold games, volleyball, and soccer.
Lieutenant Makweshe Johannes Mokwena wrapped the day up and thanked the members for their astonishing participation, and reminded everyone that “the only person that can say you cannot win is you but don’t listen and never be a quitter,” he said to the members. Lieutenant furthermore said, “Do not have only competitiveness but ability! Regardless of the circumstances you face as an individual, never Quit,” he articulated as he closed the internal unit sports day.