Mscsports Sports Quiz 2024 ‘Go for the Gold’ Edition Shines Bright
The much-anticipated Mscsports Quiz 2024, themed ‘Go for the Gold’, delivered an unforgettable evening of sports trivia, fundraising, and camaraderie at The Houghton Hotel last week. Sponsored by Bidvest Services International and RAM Hand-to-Hand Couriers, the star-studded event brought together sports icons, corporate teams, and enthusiasts in a celebration of sporting excellence and charity.
The room was alive with excitement as teams competed fiercely through rounds of sports trivia, surrounded by the presence of legends like Graeme Smith, Lungi Ngidi, Siphiwe Tshabalala, Mark Williams, and Herschelle Gibbs. The evening saw a significant milestone as a team from Kappa emerged victorious for the first time, marking a thrilling new chapter in the quiz’s 20-plus-year history.
The highlight of the night was the celebrity auction, where sporting legends took the spotlight:
– Siphiwe Tshabalala auctioned for R16,000
– Morné Steyn fetched an impressive R32,000
– Graeme Smith stole the show at R44,000
Exclusive memorabilia also garnered substantial bids:
– The Argentina World Cup 2022 Winning Jersey sold for R42,000
– The Big Three Tennis Legends Signed Photo (Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic) went for R45,000
– The crown jewel, the Springbok World Cup 2023 Signed Jersey, closed at an astounding R65,000
The auction proceeds contributed to a total fundraising effort of over R600k, which will support vital community projects and local charities.
Mscsports Co-Founder Barney Girnun expressed his pride and excitement, “The Mscsports Quiz is now over 20 years old, and still as popular as ever, as we saw last night with a very full room. It was exciting to have some new winners from Kappa, and a lot of fun was had by everybody. We welcomed so many sporting personalities like Herschelle Gibbs, Graeme Smith, Lungi Ngidi, and Siphiwe Tshabalala. We raised a lot of money for great local charities, and we cannot wait for next year again—it was such a fantastic event!”
The ‘Go for the Gold’ theme embodied the evening’s spirit of striving for excellence and unity. With attendees enjoying the high energy atmosphere, the event continued its legacy as a premier night of sports knowledge, networking, and giving back to the community.
Mscsports extends its heartfelt thanks to all participants, sponsors, and contributors who made the evening a resounding success. Planning for the 2025 edition is already underway, promising another exceptional event.
For more information or to secure your table for next year’s quiz, contact Katherine Tait at 083 276 6751 or email katherine@mscsports.co.za