WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Athletes fund Coach Thabo Matebedi's trip for Italy training camp
Reigning African Coach of the Year, Thabo Matebedi has revealed to SABC Sport that his athletes Bayanda Walaza, Sinesipho Dambile, and Gift Leotlela have funded his trip to Italy to assist them ahead of the World Championships.
Thabo Matebedi excited for Bayanda Walaza, Gift Leotlela's Brussels showdown
South African sprint training partners Bayanda Walaza and Gift Leotlela are set to face each other tonight in the men’s invitational 100m race at the Diamond League meeting in Brussels, Belgium.
Stephen Mokoka to skip World Championships
Veteran long-distance star Stephen Mokoka has decided to sit out of this year’s World Championships marathon, choosing instead to focus on local races and shorter distances.
Shortage of medals does not mean that ASA had a bad year – James Moloi
Athletics South Africa (ASA) president James Moloi insist the public’s criticism of the federation is unwarranted following a medal-less performance at the World Senior Championships in Budapest earlier this year.
Long-distance runner Kesa Molotsane shifts her focus to world champs
Long-distance runner Kesa Molotsane won’t be able participating in the Spar Ladies 10km Jozi leg on 1 October due to her commitment to represent South Africa at the world championships in Riga, Latvia on the same date.
Geraldine Pillay concerned about Team SA at World Champs
Retired sprint legend Geraldine Pillay has expressed disappointment at Team South Africa’s performance at the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary.
