Commonwealth Games 100m defending champion Akani Simbine says he’s accepted that he’s under-appreciated in his homeland despite being a consistent performer.
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South African sports fans are probably the hardest to please in the world, as they are quick to embrace and disregard. Now 28, and understanding the dynamics of criticism in sports, Simbine thinks he is underrated in the country because of how he has performed in major championships. “Every year I perform well in the Diamond Leagues, the World Champs, the Olympics and I’m here in Birmingham as the Commonwealth Games 100m champion. But athletics doesn’t feature high up on SA’s sporting radar.
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