In a setback for South Africa, rising star Bayanda Walaza will miss the World Athletics Championships in Japan. The 19-year-old was initially named in the 49-member team (32 men and 17 women) for the Championships to be held in Tokyo, Japan, between 13 and 21 September. On Wednesday, Athletics South Africa (ASA) confirmed he has… Continue reading Bayanda Walaza Withdrawn from World Championships
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Team SA Backed to Shine at World Champs
Athletics South Africa (ASA) president James Moloi is confident the team picked for the World Athletics Championships can deliver for the country. ASA has announced a 49-member team (32 men and 17 women) for the Championships to be held in Tokyo, Japan, between 13 and 21 September. “This team reflects the dedication, resilience, and hard… Continue reading Team SA Backed to Shine at World Champs
ASA President James Moloi Retains His Position
Athletics South Africa (ASA) president James Moloi has been re-elected at the National Federation’s Quadrennial General Meeting in Kempton Park, Johannesburg, on Saturday. Moloi will serve another four years after receiving the majority of votes from ASA members. He has been at the helm of the association since coming into power in 2021. “I’m thankful… Continue reading ASA President James Moloi Retains His Position
Athletics SA President in Confident Mood
Athletics South Africa (ASA) president James Moloi says he has unfinished business with the organization. Moloi has served a four-year term, and on Saturday, he will have to fight off competition to retain the position. The ASA elections will take place at the Southern Sun hotel in Kempton Park on Saturday and Moloi has told… Continue reading Athletics SA President in Confident Mood
FULL SCHEDULE: South African Athletics Championships 2025
Report by Olympics.com The Athletics South Africa Senior National Track & Field, Relays & Combined Events Championships take place this week from 24-26 April 2025 in Potchefstroom, North West Province. South Africa’s best athletes, including the likes of world record holder Wayde van Niekerk, javelin Olympic medallist Jo-Ané du Plessis, and members of the Paris… Continue reading FULL SCHEDULE: South African Athletics Championships 2025
The Unraveling of Athletics South Africa: A Chronicle of Administrative Negligence
The recent deregistration of Athletics South Africa (ASA) by the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has unveiled a disturbing narrative of administrative incompetence and negligence. This development tarnishes South African athletics’ reputation and jeopardises the careers of countless athletes who depend on these institutions for guidance and support. ASA’s deregistration, as reported by Sunday… Continue reading The Unraveling of Athletics South Africa: A Chronicle of Administrative Negligence
ASA Leadership’s Failure to Secure Television Rights for Athletics an Act of Gross Negligence and Betrayal of Our Sporting Heritage
The decision by Athletics South Africa (ASA) to deprive South Africans of televised national championships is an act of gross negligence, a betrayal of our sporting heritage, and an affront to the principles of development and transformation in sport. This move is not just a failure in governance but a calculated abdication of responsibility. As… Continue reading ASA Leadership’s Failure to Secure Television Rights for Athletics an Act of Gross Negligence and Betrayal of Our Sporting Heritage