SINESIPHO-DAMBILE

Naeem Jack, Sinesipho Dambile and Abduraghmaan Kariem participating in 200m final during day 3 of the ASA Track and Field Senior Champs at NWU McArthur Stadium on April 26, 2025 in Potchefstr

Sinesipho Dambile dedicates national title to late father

After making the heartbreaking decision to miss his father’s funeral to compete at the National Senior Championships at Puk McArthur Stadium, Sinesipho Dambile reclaimed his national 200m title and secured qualification for the World Championships in Tokyo.

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 to miss his father’s funeral as he focuses on reclaiming his 200m title

Former South African 200m champion Sinesipho Dambile has made the tough decision to miss his father’s funeral on Saturday in his pursuit of reclaiming his 200m crown at the National Championships at Puk McArthur Stadium in Potchefstroom.

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.

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