ATHLETICS-SOUTH-AFRICA

Mr James Moloi (President of Athletics SA) during the Press Launch of Race to Gender Equality and ASA 10KM Championship at Marks Parks Sports Club on February 29, 2024 in Johannesburg, South

Athletics South Africa to elect a new board in May

Athletics South Africa (ASA) president James Moloi has confirmed to SABC Sport that the federation will hold its board elections on 31 May at the Southern Sun Hotel in Johannesburg.

Mr James Moloi (President of Athletics SA) during the Press Launch of Race to Gender Equality and ASA 10KM Championship at Marks Parks Sports Club on February 29, 2024 in Johannesburg, South

Athletics SA reschedule national marathon for athletes to qualify for World Champs

Athletics South Africa (ASA) president James Moloi told SABC Sport that the national federation moved the annual marathon championships forward by two months to give athletes a better chance to qualify for the World Senior Championships in Tokyo, Japan, this September.

Sinesipho DAMBILE of South Africa in action in the MenÕs 200m during day 6 of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 24, 2023 in Budapest, Hung

Sinesipho Dambile on the challenges of transitioning from a junior to a senior athlete

Former South African 200m champion Sinesipho Dambile acknowledges that transitioning from junior to senior athletics is one of the toughest challenges for local athletes.

SPAR Grand Prix winner Glenrose Xaba during the 2024 SPAR Grand Prix Awards at Red Roman Shed on November 05, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Glenrose Xaba optimistic about the upcoming season

South African marathon champion Glenrose Xaba is optimistic ahead of the new season, hoping to stay injury-free and build on her achievements from last year.

SA athlete Cian Oldknow

Cian Oldknow to relinquish SA Marathon title

South African Marathon champion Cian Oldknow has confirmed to SABC Sport that she will not defend her national title this year due to the timing of the race.

Violet Semenya

Violet Semenya surprised by her ASA Coach of the Year award

Retired 1500m athlete turned coach Violet Semenya, described being named Athletics South Africa’s (ASA) Female Coach of the Year as an unexpected gift.