The SPAR South Africa Grand Prix 2025 series commences with the Cape Town race. It features five races where elite runners earn points and compete for monetary prizes. Hyundai Automotive South Africa is the new national vehicle sponsor, aligning with women’s empowerment initiatives. Glenrose Xaba aims for her third title after recent successes. The series focuses on health promotion and combating social issues like Gender-Based Violence and Period Poverty.
The SPAR South Africa Grand Prix 2025 series has been officially announced, featuring the Cape Town race as the inaugural event in a five-race schedule. This series highlights Africa’s elite runners competing for points, with monetary awards for various rankings and an overall prize for junior participants determined by the results from three races.
This year, Hyundai Automotive South Africa has been appointed as the national vehicle sponsor for the SPAR Grand Prix series. Gideon Jansen van Rensburg, CEO of Hyundai Automotive South Africa, stated that their commitment to women empowerment aligns with the series’ goals, making it an ideal partnership.
In 2024, Glenrose Xaba became the first South African to secure the SPAR Grand Prix title since its international opening in 2019. She aims to join an elite group of athletes by winning the title three times. Xaba expressed gratitude for the support provided to women athletes through this series, which enhances their competitive opportunities.
Mpudi Maubane, the National PR, Communications and Sponsorship Manager, shared enthusiasm for the 2025 series launch, emphasizing the importance of the SPAR Women’s Challenges as platforms for female empowerment and health advocacy.
The series is also dedicated to addressing critical societal issues alongside promoting women’s health, including efforts to end Gender-Based Violence and Period Poverty by 2030. This comprehensive approach reinforces the significance of the SPAR Women’s Challenges in fostering a secure and equitable environment for South African women and girls.
Participants are encouraged to register for the SPAR Women’s Challenges via www.spar.run. SPAR South Africa has operated since 1963, offering various retail formats, predominantly through a model facilitating independent ownership of stores.
The SPAR South Africa Grand Prix 2025 series represents a significant advancement in female athletics, promoting empowerment, health, and social equity. The partnership with Hyundai Automotive South Africa is indicative of a collective commitment to these principles. Through strategic initiatives like the SPAR Women’s Challenges, the series not only rewards athletic excellence but also aims to drive social change and support women’s well-being across the nation.
Original Source: spar-international.com
