Athletics South Africa (ASA) will be sending a team of 27 athletes to compete at the IAAF World Championships in Moscow (10-18 August). A look at the statistics shows that it is probably one of the most experienced SA teams ever. No less … [Read more...]
Joubert triumphs in JHB
The streets of Johannesburg were buzzing with excitement on Friday, 09 August 2013 when a record field of 7734 runners gathered to celebrate National Women’s Day at the much loved Totalsports Ladies Race. Nedbank runner, Cornelia Joubert … [Read more...]
KGB 10km Spring Run 2013
With a spring in their step, close on 1,250 runners took to the streets surrounding Gateway in the KGB 10km Spring Run and Walk & KGB Holdings 5km Fun Run and Walk with Lucky Madlala and Sithembile Radebe claiming the honours in the … [Read more...]
Challenor wins in Pietermaritzburg
Jenna Challenor annihilated the field with a massive lead of 3.35 in the SPAR Women’s 10km race held in Pietermaritzburg on Sunday in a time of 35.24. From the start, 300m into the race Challenor looked to have a commanding position with … [Read more...]
Statement on High Court judgement
Athletics South Africa takes note of the recent High Court judgment in the matter of Laraine Lane versus SASCOC. While the judgment has seen the welcome lifting of Ms Lane’s suspension by SASCOC, the judgment has further significance, in … [Read more...]
ASA statement related to Soweto Marathon
There have been recent media reports which have implicated Athletics South Africa in the affairs of Soweto Marathon. The following needs to be made clear: The race was started by then Transvaal affiliate of SAACON many years ago. Athletics … [Read more...]
Suspension of 5 Boards of ASA
Athletics South Africa has taken note of the attempt by Boland Athletics to usurp the role of the national federation and call a general meeting of ASA. Their attempt is a blatant attempt to undermine the Constitution of ASA, especially … [Read more...]
ASA Ad Hoc committee in March 2014
The ASA Ad Hoc committee that met on Saturday, 22 March 2014 agreed to financial matters that involved cash flow problems as well as the selection of a Team to the World Half Marathon Champs in Copenhagen The ASA Ad Hoc committee met on … [Read more...]
Totalsports Ladies Race Entries Open
Online entries for the much anticipated Totalsports Ladies Race will open on Thursday, 01 May 2014. Taking place in Durban on Sunday, 20 July 2014 and in Johannesburg and Stellenbosch on Saturday, 09 August 2014 entrants have two fun … [Read more...]
Two weeks till ASA elections
Johannesburg, 23 May 2014 – Two weeks ahead of elections for the new Athletics South Africa (ASA) board, the federation’s ad hoc committee has confirmed everything is in place to ensure a fair democratic vote at Olympic House on … [Read more...]