ATHLETICS-SOUTH-AFRICA
ASA chief Hendrick Mokganyetsi urges athletes to secure Olympic spots at African champs
Athletics South Africa (ASA) Athletes Commission chairperson, Hendrick Mokganyetsi urges athletes to seize their last opportunity to qualify for the Olympics at the upcoming African Senior Championships in Douala, Cameroon, scheduled from 21-26 June.
Elroy Gelant headed to Olympics after World Athletics accede to Athletics SA request
Athletics South Africa have successfully persuaded World Athletics to increase the Olympic marathon slots through world rankings, allowing national champion Elroy Gelant to represent Team SA in Paris.
Khotso Mokoena: Akani Simbine finally found the dog-fight
South African long jump legend Khotso Mokoena believes national 100m record-holder Akani Simbine is ready to contend for a medal at the upcoming Olympic Games.
How ASA plan to help disgraced long jumper Luvo Manyonga
Athletics South Africa (ASA) Athletes Commission Chairperson Hendrick Mokganyetsi has confirmed to SABC Sport that the national federation will support 2016 Olympic silver medallist Luvo Manyonga by enrolling him in a coaching course and will also assist him in returning to the sand-pit as an active jumper.
Irvette van Zyl on quest to end Olympic marathon disappointment in Paris
Despite participating in three previous Olympic Games, South African long-distance runner Irvette van Zyl refuses to call herself an Olympian.
Luxolo Adams excited for Olympic debut after injury heartbreak
After three attempts, South African sprinter Luxolo Adams is finally in line to make his Olympic Games debut in Paris later this year.
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