ATHLETICS-SOUTH-AFRICA
How ASA plan to help disgraced long jumper Luvo Manyonga
Athletics South Africa (ASA) Athletes Commission Chairperson Hendrick Mokganyetsi has confirmed to SABC Sport that the national federation will support 2016 Olympic silver medallist Luvo Manyonga by enrolling him in a coaching course and will also assist him in returning to the sand-pit as an active jumper.
Irvette van Zyl on quest to end Olympic marathon disappointment in Paris
Despite participating in three previous Olympic Games, South African long-distance runner Irvette van Zyl refuses to call herself an Olympian.
Luxolo Adams excited for Olympic debut after injury heartbreak
After three attempts, South African sprinter Luxolo Adams is finally in line to make his Olympic Games debut in Paris later this year.
Khotso Mokoena advises Luvo Manyonga to change careers
South African long jump legend Khotso Mokoena is doubtful of Luvo Manyonga’s return to the sport following his four-year ban that ends in December 2024.
ASA to write a motivational Olympic letter to World Athletics for Elroy Gelant
President of Athletics South Africa James Moloi has confirmed to SABC Sport that they will write a letter to World Athletics to motivate for the national champion, Elroy Gelant to participate in the Olympics.
ASA to arrange more training camps for relay teams
Athletics South Africa (ASA) have announced plans for a pre-Olympic training camp in France for the men’s 4x100m and 4x400m relay teams, scheduled two weeks before the Paris Olympic Games.
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