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The Germiston Stadium was abuzz with activity, last Saturday, as approximately 2 900 athletes competed in Central Gauteng Athletics\u2019 (CGA) latest track and field meeting of the 2019\/20 season.<\/p>\n

The athletes hailed from suburbs across Gauteng, including Krugersdorp, Randfontein, Roodepoort, Randburg, Johannesburg, Kempton Park, Germiston, Alberton, Boksburg, Benoni, Brakpan, Springs, Westonaria, Midrand and Sandton.<\/p>

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\u201cWe had 2 600 pre-entries, but 300 additional athletes arrived at the event,\u201d explained Atiso Molefe on behalf of CGA.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe cannot turn athletes away.<\/p>

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\u201cHowever, it should be noted that the pre-entry system is in place to assist us in providing results in good time.\u201d<\/p>\n

The interest and participation in the CGA track and field meetings are slowly growing, according to Molefe.<\/p>\n