Athletics SA says Olympic squad members have permission to train‚ but do they?
Sports ministry says controlling body has not submitted plans to resume training
13 July 2020 - 18:53
The country’s Olympic track and field squad has received permission to return to training‚ Athletics SA says in a circular to its provincial members on Monday.
The circular follows an outcry as Tuks athletes‚ including sprint star Akani Simbine‚ remained unable to access the club track while the University of Pretoria sports authorities awaited permission from the minister of sport...
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