Charles Baloyi
Role:Multimedia Journalist
Articles Written: 591
Bio:SABC Sport journalist specialising in Athletics, Netball and other sport
Bio:SABC Sport journalist specialising in Athletics, Netball and other sport
Articles By Charles Baloyi
Elroy Gelant aims to finish the year strong with three upcoming races
South African marathon and half-marathon champion Elroy Gelant has confirmed his participation in the Cape Town Marathon, the Absa Run Your City Joburg 10km, and the Durban Summer 10km races.
Khotso Mokoena happy with Team SA's Olympics and Paralympics performance
Chairperson of the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) Athletes Commission Khotso Mokoena expressed his delight with Team South Africa’s performance at the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris.
Irvette Van Zyl skips Cape Town Marathon for Soweto Marathon
Four-time Olympian Irvette Van Zyl has opted out of the sold-out Cape Town Marathon in October to focus on the Soweto Marathon in November.
Coach Caster Semenya accredited with Glenrose Xaba resurgence
South African 10km champion Glenrose Xaba has credited coach Caster Semenya with revamping her training programme as she enjoys her best season yet.
ASA official Hendrick Mokganyetsi hails track and field season as a success
Athletics South Africa (ASA) Athletes Commission Chairperson, Hendrick Mokganyetsi, hailed the recent track and field season as a major success, following the conclusion of both the Olympic Games and the World Youth Championships in Paris and Lima, respectively.
Stephen Mokoka advises young athletes to focus on a single discipline
South African long-distance runner Stephen Mokoka has been a prominent figure in athletics for nearly two decades and has advised athletes not to over-race.
Viwe Jingqi working hard to thrive in athletics at senior level
After a determined effort that saw her finish fifth in the 100m final at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Peru, South African sprint champion Viwe Jingqi will from next year officially compete in the senior ranks full-time.
Udeme Okon credits his coach for being a junior world champion
South African 400m rising star Udeme Okon has credited his coach, Lyle Wentzel, for his exceptional performance at the World Under-20 Athletics Championships in Lima, Peru.
Sprinter Bradley Nkoana reflects on an amazing year
Rising 100m sprinter Bradley Nkoana never envisioned himself as both an Olympic silver and World Junior Championships bronze medallist in the same year.
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