SA road runners are in dire straits, says Hendrick Ramaala
Most athletes rely on prize money for income, so some face destitution because there are no races
14 April 2020 - 15:51
SA road runners have been dealt a crippling financial blow by the coronavirus pandemic and four-time Olympian Hendrick Ramaala fears that most of them may not be able to recover from the devastating loss of income for years.
Ramaala’s concern is that most athletes derive their income from prize money at races‚ unlike cricketers‚ footballers and rugby players, who are contracted to federations...
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