James Moloi notes unfinished business as Athletics SA president

The new ASA board will be elected in Johannesburg on 31 May, with Moloi facing competition for the presidency from his predecessor Aleck Skhosana, current deputy president Shireen Noble, as well as Harold Adams and John Mathane.

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Confident of securing a second term, Moloi has called on voters to carefully consider his track record since taking office four years ago.

"I don’t like to dwell too much on what I’ve done for Athletics South Africa or what I plan to deliver in my second term, but when I took office, there were many issues that needed urgent attention," Moloi told SABC Sport.

"Working closely with the board, we’ve made significant progress. I believe in teamwork and shared responsibility – we make decisions collectively, and this is never a one-man show.

"I’m seeking another four years to build on the foundation we’ve laid and to fully implement our vision – just look at what we’ve achieved so far.

"We’ve developed a strong mix of young and experienced athletes, won two Olympic medals, and resolved long-standing problems with our relay teams, who now perform reliably.

"We’ve also established training camps and regained international recognition.

Our athletes are once again making their mark on the global stage, and we’re preparing for the upcoming World Championships in Tokyo, Japan."

Notably, under Moloi's leadership, the federation also launched the annual national athletics awards, established three years ago, to recognise top performers.

They also introduced the Grand Prix series, giving athletes the opportunity to qualify for major competitions on home soil rather than travelling abroad to compete and meet global qualification standards.