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Tshwane, South Africa — In a city renowned for producing champions, TuksSport has once again proven why it stands at the pinnacle of sporting excellence — not only in South Africa, but across Africa and the world. The TuksSport Indoor Sports Centre has been awarded Best Sports Club/Coaching in the 2025 Best of Pretoria Rekord Readers’ Choice Awards, solidifying the University of Pretoria’s reputation as the heartbeat of South African sport.
For more than a decade, the Best of Pretoria Awards have celebrated the businesses, institutions, and organisations that define local excellence. For TuksSport, this accolade is not merely recognition — it’s a reflection of a winning culture built on teamwork, science, and a shared passion for performance.
“Although we’re making an impact across the continent and globally, it all starts here at home — in the City of Tshwane,” said a TuksSport spokesperson. “Our success is driven by collaboration between our coaches, sport scientists, medical teams, administrators, and UP’s world-class support services. Together, we create an ecosystem where excellence isn’t the goal — it’s the standard.”
A Legacy of Excellence and Innovation
The TuksSport Indoor Sports Centre is more than a building — it’s a high-performance hub where athletic potential is discovered, developed, and celebrated. As part of the University of Pretoria’s Hillcrest Sports Campus, the facility is a cornerstone of the university’s sporting success and a vital contributor to South Africa’s reputation as a breeding ground for world-class athletes.
The Centre houses administrative offices, lecture rooms, and an array of elite sporting facilities that serve multiple disciplines — including gymnastics, karate, taekwondo, and badminton. Its Rembrandt Hall, with a seating capacity of up to 4,500 people, is a versatile arena that hosts everything from international sporting events to graduation ceremonies and sports awards evenings.
Within the complex, the Aquatics Centre features a 12-metre heated indoor pool, catering to aquatots swimming lessons and rehabilitation therapy — a testament to TuksSport’s holistic approach to physical development and recovery.
Building Champions, Serving the Community
While TuksSport’s influence reaches global stages — from the Olympics to World University Championships — its roots remain firmly planted in Pretoria. The institution’s success story is anchored in accessibility, offering its world-class facilities to both the public and university community for training, events, and private functions. This blend of professionalism and public engagement makes TuksSport not just a centre of excellence, but a vital part of the city’s social and cultural fabric.
A Home for Sporting Greatness
The TuksSport Indoor Sports Centre embodies the University of Pretoria’s ethos: nurturing talent, driving innovation, and serving the community. It’s where dedication meets opportunity — and where the next generation of South African champions is built.
As Tshwane celebrates its 2025 winners, one thing is clear: TuksSport isn’t just the best in Pretoria — it’s a benchmark for sporting excellence across Africa.
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