In a move aimed at preventing the selection disputes that have marred previous editions of the Commonwealth Games, the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) has clarified that the responsibility of selecting athletes’ rests solely with national federations.
Team South Africa delivered a dominant performance at the fourth edition of the African Youth Games in Luanda, Angola, finishing top of the medal table on Saturday with the highest overall tally.
The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee has urged sports federations to submit their proposed lists of athletes for OPEX consideration.
As the Olympic Games draw near, the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) has acted promptly to clarify its selection criteria.