ATHLETICS-SOUTH-AFRICA

South African former long-jump world champion Luvo Manyonga

Luvo Manyonga awaiting World Athletics permission to return to sport

Former long jump world champion Luvo Manyonga is waiting for World Athletics's permission to take up coaching in Komani.

Athletics South Africa president James Moloi and Team SA road runners

ASA boss James Moloi encouraged by Team SA’s performance at African championships

After South Africa’s impressive performance at the African Senior Athletics Championships in Cameroon, Athletics SA (ASA) president James Moloi is feeling optimistic about the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris next month.

Athletics South Africa (ASA) Athletes Commission chairperson, Hendrick Mokganyetsi

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 during the South Africa national road running team arrival at OR Tambo International Airport on October 03, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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.

SA 100m star Akani Simbine

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.

Luvo Manyonga of South Africa competes in the Men's Long Jump final during day two of 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 at Khalifa International Stadium on September 28, 2019

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.