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The World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) has staked its integrity on the investigation of Chinese anti-doping authorities in the case of 23 swimmers. So why then, is this such a big story? Unpacking some of the loose ends.
Tamzin Thomas, who claimed double silver at the recent ASA Senior Championships on the same track, will also be hoping to build on her superb form this season as she lines up in the women's 100m an...
Mbali Hlophe, MEC of sport, arts, culture and recreation in Gauteng. Image: Sunday Times Gauteng-based athletes have endured months of struggle, seemingly without help from the provincial government. Unable to compete due to Covid-19 for almost a year, many athletes had hoped for assistance — but claimed that despite submitting applications for Covid relief funding, they had been left empty-handed. The issue was raised by the Gauteng legislature's sport, recreation, arts and culture portfolio committee this week, with MPLs concerned at the delays in the payment of the r...