Only SA’s track and field stars who belong to universities look like they will be able to resume training‚ Athletics SA (ASA) have suggested in a statement.
The federation‚ pointing out its insurance didn't cover Covid-19‚ added there would be no national events.
The ASA decision comes despite government’s thumbs up for even contact sports to return to competition under strict protocols‚ notably football. “Even though athletics has been classified as a non-contact sport‚ it has unavoidable dynamics that may not be controlled during the action of competition and therefore making transmission a dangerous reality‚” ASA president Aleck Skhosana said in the statement.
“And once expertly advised by the Department of Sport‚ ASA will then take the responsibility to assess and decide on the appropriate way forward.”“In the wake of this reality‚ ASA advises and encourages permitted athletes‚ coaches and support teams to only use private facilities because they have cover‚” the sports body said‚ without explaining who qualified as permitted athletes.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Court to hear BAT SA tobacco ban challenge on TuesdayThe high court in Cape Town will hear British American Tobacco SA's (BAT) application to have the ban on the sale of tobacco products set aside next week.
Read more »
SA lockdown: Restaurants to reopen on MondayAfter months of waiting, restaurants will be able to open their doors again on Monday.
Read more »
Cyril Ramaphosa warns of rising racism and intolerance in SAPresident Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday that racism and discrimination were on the rise in SA.
Read more »
Massive fuel hikes to hit SA as global oil prices recover, warns AAInternational crude oil prices have continued to advance, setting the stage for extraordinary fuel price increases despite rand strength during June.
Read more »
'No proof that tobacco ban reduces risk of Covid-19 transmission': BAT SACo-operative governance and traditional affairs minister Nkosazana-Dlamini Zuma has failed to prove that the ban on the sale of tobacco products was legally necessary.
Read more »