ATHLETICS-SOUTH-AFRICA
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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