History in the making for CPUT ATHLETICS

Tariq Klink, a full time Human Resource Management student has made history for Athletics and Cross Country this year by competing at 4 National Championships in one year.

Klink started the 2022 season on a great note when he represented Western Province Athletics in the 20 km Race Walking event and finished in the top 5 at the Athletics South Africa’s Road Race Walking Championship.

Two months later, Klink was selected to represent Western Province Athletics again, and this time, in his first Senior National Track Championship he finished in the top 10.

But it did not stop there; CPUT selected 2 athletes to participate at the USSA Track and Field Championships which was held at UJ in May. Klink’s event was on the final day and he made sure that CPUT walk away with a bronze medal for the team.

One month later Tariq Klink was selected to represent the University Sport South Africa’s team for the CUCSA games in Malawi. Unfortunately, the hosts withdrew Race Walking from the program, and Klink could not attend. Klink was then selected for the CPUT Cross Country team that participated at the NWU Mafikeng campus.

Klink is a very talented athlete and a great teammate. He is also a model, and winner of many modelling pageants. We wish Klink all the best for his training in

Here’s what we learnt about our E-Sports coordinator, Vuyokazi Tokwe, during a brief interview: How have you gone about facilitating E-Sport at CPUT?

It all starts with consulting the students, finding out what suits them best within what is available. I work closely with the sport development officer to facilitate training sessions and also get tournaments going. Tournaments are very crucial in the development of the students as it forces them to develop due to the competitive nature of the sport.

What in your opinion is the future for E-Sport in South Africa?

I think E-Sport South Africa needs to encourage more female participation. Local and national tournaments need to be made available so that people can become more familiar with this kind of competitive sport. An increase in tournament prizes will also encourage more players to participate.

List all the CPUT E-Sport achievements.

E-Sport USSA Champions 2022

What are the top 5 tips to be a successful Gamer?

Constant practice

Learning from others

Attending regular tournaments

Challenging yourself

Most importantly, enjoy being in front of that screen