The HSBC Cape Town Sevens was named as Best Live Sports Experience in South Africa at the prestigious Discovery Sport Industry Awards in Johannesburg on Thursday evening.
SA Rugby's delivery of the HSBC Cape Town Sevens won from among six nominees in the category.
The event, which is held at the Cape Town Stadium in December each year, was praised by judges for its "innovative and creative activations". They said that the "high-impact and engaging" entertainment meant that the Springbok Sevens team's defeat in the final "did not detract from the fans' enjoyment of the experience – a testament to the success of the tournament."
The event was a 109 000 sell out over the two days and featured numerous music, dance and big-screen entertainments. It was embraced by the audience, many of whom joined in the Sevens tradition of attending in fancy dress.
A multitude of food and beverage options as well as an extensive children's play area completed the experience.
