The South African Sport Confederation and Olympics Commitee (SASCOC) election imbroglio seems to have seen the end of the tunnel as International Olympics Commitee (IOC) has waded in by appointing a 82-year-old IOC member, Sam Ramsamy to help to oversee and “facilitate the process leading to the elections” in his home country. Elections are set […]
The South Africa Athletics are really bemoaning lack of insurance cover for athletes during this covid-19 pandemic; a prerequisite it deem fit for athletics resumption. Although the ‘permitted athletes’ are allowed to go ahead to resume training expecially in private facility. But the criteria for the chosen ‘permitted athletes’ are somehow confusing. Athletics SA president […]
The Athletics South Africa has vehemently rejected the decision by the South Africa Government given nod for the start of Athletics; felt it’s still premature. That was confirmed by ASA president Aleck Skhosana on Saturday as the organisation sent out a statement explaining its position. “We are not convinced as ASA that we should put […]
More criticism is mounted on South Africa Sports Confederation and Olympics Commitee, first by Sport minister and later by the parliament. Now the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has also raised concerns with the crisis-ridden SASCOC holding a virtual Presidential election, following a troubled nomination process. SASCOC confirmed it was considering the possibility of staging its […]
The road to elect a new president of South Africa Sports Confederation And Olympics Commitee (SASCOC) to replace Gideon Sam who stepped down last year after reaching the 70 years age limit has turned into political intrigues; with coup and counter coup . First, the acting president Barry Hendricks was accused of blocking the candidate […]
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