NATIONAL-SENIOR-CHAMPIONSHIPS

Viwe Jingqi wins the 100m race during the 2025 Athletics Grand Prix 2 at University of Johannesburg Athletics Stadium on March 19, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Injury ruins Viwe Jingqi’s national title defence

South African women’s 100m champion Viwe Jingqi has confirmed to SABC Sport that she will not be able to defend her national title after suffering a hamstring injury.

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

Athletics SA boss James Moloi thrilled ahead of National Championships

Athletics South Africa (ASA) president James Moloi says he’s eager to witness who will emerge as the new national 100m champion in the absence of Akani Simbine at the National Senior Championships starting today at the Puk McArthur Stadium in Potchefstroom.