St David’s Marist Inanda successfully hosted a premier multi-sport heventfeaturing four days of thrilling competition across cricket, water polo, and basketball. The action brought together emerging talent and established school competitors, all delivering outstanding performances as they battled for top honours.
The action-packed program was headlined by the 2026 St David’s ATBMI T10 Cricket Festival, the Inanda Cup Prep Stayers and U14 Water Polo Tournaments, and the Inanda Hoops Classic Challenge. Together, these tournaments provided young athletes with an exceptional platform to test their skills, showcase their talent, and compete against top-tier opposition. The 2026 St David’s ATBMI T10 Cricket Festival got underway on Friday, the second day of the sporting programme, following the opening action in water polo and basketball on Thursday. Rivonia Rangers, Redhill Raiders and Temba Bavuma Tigers emerged as early contenders, making strong statements during the opening three rounds as the race for the title began to take shape.
The competition intensified on Saturday, with Rounds Four to Seven determining the final standings ahead of the playoffs and championship decider. Redhill Raiders ultimately claimed the title after defeating Temba Bavuma Tigers in the final, while St David’s Dynamite secured third place with a victory over Montrose Meteors. Following the conclusion of the tournament, individual awards were presented to players who distinguished themselves through their impressive performances. The Inanda Water Polo Tournament opened on Thursday with round-robin action in the Prep Stayers division, before the Under-14 competition took centre stage on Friday. The two sections featured action-packed fixtures across two groups each, with teams battling for crucial standings ahead of the crossover playoffs and final placement matches. Saturday brought the tournament to an exciting conclusion as the champions were crowned. St John’s College claimed gold in the Under-14 title with St David’s Marist Inanda taking silver after a hard fought final. In the Prep Stayers division, St David’s Marist Inanda Prep emerged victorious over St Peter’s Boys Prep to secure the crown.
Individual accolades were also presented across both divisions, recognising players whose performances stood out throughout the competition. The 2026 Inanda Hoops Classic Challenge tipped off on Thursday, bringing together schools competing for honours in the Under-12, Under-15 and Under-18 divisions. Friday and Saturday delivered further competitive action as teams continued their pursuit of a place in the finals. Sunday marked the climax of the tournament, with three championship finals complemented by placement matches as teams looked to finish their campaigns on a positive note. The Ridge School secured the Under-12 crown after defeating PridwinPreparatory School in the final. Saheti School claimed the Under-15 title following an entertaining victory over St John’s, while KES emerged as Under-18 champions after edging St Benedict’s College in a closely contested final.
The tournament concluded with individual awards presented to players who delivered exceptional performances across the three divisions. As a driving force in school sports, St David’s Marist Inanda once again proved its ability to host massive, multi-code tournaments that cater to young athletes across all age brackets. Hosting a festival of this magnitude reflects the school’s unwavering commitment to promoting both sporting excellence and broad accessibility within South Africa’s educational community. Crucially, the dedication of the tournament’s sponsors – ATBMI, MR D, FASKEN LAW FIRM and SPALDING – over the four days played an indispensable role in ensuring the event’s remarkable success.