ASA chief Hendrick Mokganyetsi hails athletes performances in Rabat

Mokganyetsi believes ASA is making the right strides ahead of the World Senior Championships in Tokyo, Japan, later this year.

Akani Simbine, Prudence Sekgodiso, and Zakithi Nene delivered standout performances in Morocco — Simbine claimed victory in the 100m with a time of 9.95 seconds, Sekgodiso finished second in the women’s 800m in 1:57.52, and Nene secured second place in the men’s 400m in 44.46 seconds.

Mokganyetsi says the athletes are inspired by ASA’s ongoing efforts.

"I think the overall performance of our athletes shows the continuity the athletes are making on the world stage and also puts the federation on the upper level compared to where we're coming from and what we have achieved,” Mokganyetsi said.

“Athletes are being exposed to such competitions so they explore their talent, and as a federation, that's our responsibility that we have been doing. Creating a conducive environment for the athletes to go and perform and showcase their talents.

“So, we are very excited and there's a bright future for athletics, and the athletes are very excited for what the federation is doing."

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The former president of Athletics Gauteng North (AGN) told SABC Sport that the athletes represented South Africa with pride and assured that the federation has even more to offer in track and field.

"Thanks for the opportunity that you give to Athletics South Africa that we can give feedback to the people who love athletics. You know our athletes have put up some strong showings across the multiple events, proving their competitiveness on the global stage,” he added.

“Looking at how they performed at Rabat, we are very excited as a federation and I believe that people who love athletics were also glued to their TVs and saw what's happening in terms of athletics. The athletes have raised the flag very high, and we are very excited as Athletics South Africa."