Athletics News Articles

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER WINS CASE AGAINST ASA - 03 Sep 2010

The Athletics South Africa communications manager Ethel Manyaka will return to work after winning a legal case against the federation's interim administrators at the CCMA who she claims forced her to leave her job.

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ASA 'HAMPERING' SASCOC BOARD PROGRESS - 02 Sep 2010

A senior official has reportedly accused four Athletics South Africa (ASA) provinces of hampering the progress made by the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC), that took control of the board from November last year. read more

MSCSPORTS ENJOYS RECORD REVENUE MONTH - 01 Sep 2010

Sports marketing company, MSCSports of BidSport, is claiming it has recorded its biggest revenue-earning month.
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MARATHON ON COURSE DESPITE NO SPONSOR - 01 Sep 2010

The organisers of the City to City Marathon have stated that the high number of entries for this year's event will ensure the race is a success despite having no title sponsor.

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BENIN TO HOST 2012 CHAMPIONSHIPS - 26 Aug 2010

Benin will host the 18th edition of the African athletics championships... read more

Bolt signs massive Puma renewal - 25 Aug 2010

Puma has renewed its partnership with Olympic gold medalist and... read more

SASCOC: ASA officials will face charges - 17 Aug 2010

Charges will be brought against ‘certain individuals’ at Athletics South Africa (ASA) during a disciplinary inquiry in September for their role played in the Caster Semenya gender row, the SA Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) has confirmed. read more

CAR CHARGES DROPPED AGAINST CHUENE - 13 Aug 2010

The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee has dropped charges against Athletics SA leaders for allegedly buying cars for R2 each. read more

PARLIAMENT BLASTS ASA & SASCOC - 12 Aug 2010

The Parliament sports committee has delivered a scathing attack on Athletics South Africa and the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee.
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ASA teams to change selection policy - 11 Aug 2010

Athletics South Africa (ASA) has set up specially designated teams to improve the level of communication between the national federation, coaches and officials.

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ASA members set to be charged - 10 Aug 2010

The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee has confirmed that the suspended figures of the ASA are set to face disciplinary, criminal and civil charges later this month.

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IAAF will not cut prize money - 09 Aug 2010

The International Association of Athletics Federations president Lamine Diack has assured athletes that prize money at major events will not be cut as part of a R144.6m £12.5m money-saving programme. read more

Commonwealth chief 'will not quit' - 09 Aug 2010

The chief of the 2010 Commonwealth Games has refused to quit following calls for his resignation after reported allegations of corruption.

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Thousands to run in ladies race - 04 Aug 2010

Thousands are set to hit the streets of Johannesburg and Stellenbosch on the 9th August for the Totalsports Ladies Race in celebration of National Women’s Day.  read more

adidas unveils global miCoach push - 04 Aug 2010

adidas has launched a new global marketing campaign in support of its miCoach mobile fitness application which offers specific training plans for a range of sports. read more

Malherbe 'disgusted' at ASA performance - 03 Aug 2010

Arnaud Malherbe, the acting head of the Athletics South Africa (ASA) athletes' commission, has launched a scathing attack on the federation after the national team dropped to third on the medals table at the African Athletics Championships in Nairobi, Kenya. read more

Semenya to compete in Berlin and SA - 03 Aug 2010

World 800m champion Caster Semenya has confirmed that she will return to the venue of her biggest win to date later this month when she competes at Berlin's Olympic Stadium.

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ASA decreases Soweto marathon money - 30 Jul 2010

The ASA has confirmed that the 2012 Soweto Marathon is set to take place... read more

mali set to leave ASA board - 30 Jul 2010

ASA interim board chairman Ray Mali has declared that he will not lead Athletics South Africa (ASA) beyond September. read more

ASA to discuss selection policy - 28 Jul 2010

Athletics South Africa is set to address its controversial new selection criteria for international championships at a two-day coaches symposium in Bloemfontein next week.

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Africa to bid for 2017 Athletics - 28 Jul 2010

Africa is planning to bid to host the 2017 World Athletics Championships on the back of the success of this year’s South Africa World Cup.

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ASA fails to show up for hearing - 27 Jul 2010

There is yet more turmoil at Athletics South Africa after interim managers failed to appear for a hearing at the CCMA. read more

Semenya to race in Milan meet - 23 Jul 2010

World 800m champion Caster Semenya has announced that she is to race in the Notturna di Milano meet on 9th September as her rehabilitation into world athletics continues. read more

Chuene could be reinstated to ASA board - 21 Jul 2010

Leonard Chuene, the former chairman of the ASA, may be reinstated after the South African Sport Confederation and Olympic Committee announce the results of its investigations into the handling of the Caster Semenya situation next week. read more

SA athletes call for urgent ASA meeting - 15 Jul 2010

South African athletes have reportedly asked for an urgent meeting with the South Africa Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee to deal with the issues surrounding the ASA board. read more

ASA vows to stand by Semenya - 14 Jul 2010

Athletics South Africa has insisted that it will give controversial athlete Caster Semenya all the help that she needs to be ready for the Commonwealth Games. read more

Pillay quits ASA interim board - 13 Jul 2010

There is yet more turmoil for the Athletics South Africa interim board after former top sprinter Geraldine Pillay has resigned. read more

Semenya given the all clear - 07 Jul 2010

Caster Semenya has been cleared by the International Association of Athletics Federations to compete as a woman after nearly a year of speculation over her gender. read more

Semenya expected to be given all clear - 06 Jul 2010

South African world 800 metres champion Caster Semenya is reportedly set to be cleared to run against women, ending her 11-month exile from competitive racing. read more

ASA face disciplinary hearings - 29 Jun 2010

Athletics South Africa will start disciplinary hearings next month against board members and employees who were suspended by the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) in November last year. read more

IAAF looks set to miss Semenya deadline - 29 Jun 2010

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) looks set to miss its own deadline in announcing the gender test results of South African 800m World Champion runner Caster Semenya. read more

Second largest ever field for Comrades Marathon - 26 May 2010

The Comrades Marathon Association has received 23,565 entrants for this year's race, the second largest field of runners in the history of South Africa's most prestigious long-distance event. read more

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