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South Africa company reconsidering sponsorship after Semenya scandal

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September 29 - Nedbank, the biggest backer of road-running events for Athletics South Africa 

year early because of timing and "logistical challenges" ahead of the the football World Cup in South Africa

International Association of Athletics Federation's request for tests as well as tests done in South Africa


South Africa company reconsidering sponsorship after Semenya scandal

  • Athletics

September 29 - Nedbank, the biggest backer of road-running events for Athletics South Africa 

year early because of timing and "logistical challenges" ahead of the the football World Cup in South Africa

International Association of Athletics Federation's request for tests as well as tests done in South Africa


Cruyff casts doubts over Belgium and Holland World Cup bid

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September 28 - Johan Cruyff (pictured) has delayed a decision on whether to become an ambassador for Belgium and the Holland joint bid to host the 2018 World Cup because he is unsure of how much support it has.

The 2010 World Cup will take place in South Africa, with five-time world champions Brazil hosting the


Cruyff casts doubts over Belgium and Holland World Cup bid

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September 28 - Johan Cruyff (pictured) has delayed a decision on whether to become an ambassador for Belgium and the Holland joint bid to host the 2018 World Cup because he is unsure of how much support it has.

The 2010 World Cup will take place in South Africa, with five-time world champions Brazil hosting the





World class scientist appointed to prepare British swimmers for London 2012

  • Aquatics

September 28 - British Swimming has appointed South African-born Jonty Skinner (pictured), one of the sport's leading experts in athlete development through the application of science, to help its competitors prepare for the London 2012.

But he was denied the opportunity of competing in the 1976 Olympics in Montreal because South Africa


World class scientist appointed to prepare British swimmers for London 2012

  • Aquatics

September 28 - British Swimming has appointed South African-born Jonty Skinner (pictured), one of the sport's leading experts in athlete development through the application of science, to help its competitors prepare for the London 2012.

But he was denied the opportunity of competing in the 1976 Olympics in Montreal because South Africa


World class scientist appointed to prepare British swimmers for London 2012

  • Aquatics

September 28 - British Swimming has appointed South African-born Jonty Skinner (pictured), one of the sport's leading experts in athlete development through the application of science, to help its competitors prepare for the London 2012.

But he was denied the opportunity of competing in the 1976 Olympics in Montreal because South Africa


World class scientist appointed to prepare British swimmers for London 2012

  • Aquatics

September 28 - British Swimming has appointed South African-born Jonty Skinner (pictured), one of the sport's leading experts in athlete development through the application of science, to help its competitors prepare for the London 2012.

But he was denied the opportunity of competing in the 1976 Olympics in Montreal because South Africa


South African decision to keep Chuene condemned

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By Duncan Mackay September 25 - There is anger and bewilderment in South Africa at the decision not

The ruling Council of Athletics South Africa (ASA) yesterday gave Chuene a vote of confidence to

continue in his role as President despite the scandal which has split South Africa.

withdraw the teenager on the basis of gender tests they had conducted in Pretoria before she left South Africa

to keep the sensitive matter confidential - he changed his mind to prevent political outcry in South Africa

withdrew a "black South African woman who had a chance of winning a medal".   On return to South Africa


South African decision to keep Chuene condemned

  • Latest

By Duncan Mackay September 25 - There is anger and bewilderment in South Africa at the decision not

The ruling Council of Athletics South Africa (ASA) yesterday gave Chuene a vote of confidence to

continue in his role as President despite the scandal which has split South Africa.

withdraw the teenager on the basis of gender tests they had conducted in Pretoria before she left South Africa

to keep the sensitive matter confidential - he changed his mind to prevent political outcry in South Africa

withdrew a "black South African woman who had a chance of winning a medal".   On return to South Africa


South African decision to keep Chuene condemned

  • Athletics

By Duncan Mackay September 25 - There is anger and bewilderment in South Africa at the decision not

The ruling Council of Athletics South Africa (ASA) yesterday gave Chuene a vote of confidence to

continue in his role as President despite the scandal which has split South Africa.

withdraw the teenager on the basis of gender tests they had conducted in Pretoria before she left South Africa

to keep the sensitive matter confidential - he changed his mind to prevent political outcry in South Africa

withdrew a "black South African woman who had a chance of winning a medal".   On return to South Africa


Boost for Qatar 2022 World Cup bid

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By Duncan Mackay September 24 - Qatar's bid to host the 2022 World Cup has received a massive boost after it was confirmed that five-time world champions Brazil will play England in a high-profile friendly match in Doha on November 14.

form an important part of both Brazil and England's preparations for next year's World Cup in South Africa

In each of these games we have also played away from home, which is important before South Africa.