Rio Olympics 2016: WADA suspends Rio drug-testing lab: In the last three months WADA has suspended more laboratory accreditations than it has over the last three years with facilities in Beijing, Lisbon, Madrid, Bloemfontein and South Africa all failing to meet standards. Source: "South Africa" - BingNews West Indies rout South Africa by 100-runs, to meet Australia in … [Read more...] about SA News: Rio Olympics 2016: WADA suspends Rio drug-testing lab
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Olympics beckons for Hockey Stars
Striker Lilian du Plessis (right), seen here in action during a Varsity Hockey match against Tuks, is one of three University of Johannesburg hockey stars that will play a critical role in South Africa’s bid to qualify for next year’s Olympic Games at the World League semi-final tournament in Valencia, Spain, from June 10 to 21. Photo: Saspa. Three University of Johannesburg … [Read more...] about Olympics beckons for Hockey Stars
There are times when you WANT to remain Disabled
A clean bill of health could mean a poor prognosis for Shannon Lee Murray's Paralympic dreams, and those of her adaptive rowing crew if a suitable replacement is not found shortly. According to South African adaptive rowing team manager Carol Blignaut, Murray's permanent disability status is in doubt and a new female member is urgently needed for the LTA (legs, trunks and … [Read more...] about There are times when you WANT to remain Disabled
Pyeongchang: IOC understands our vision
Durban – Pyeongchang, a South Korean city that will have fond memories of South Africa. It is here where they with "persistence and patience" finally won the bid to host a Winter Olympics, the 2018 Games. International Olympic Committee head, Jacques Rogge, during the 123rd session of the IOC, announced that Pyeongchang beat Munich and Annecy to win the bid. The South … [Read more...] about Pyeongchang: IOC understands our vision
Race of three cities as Olympic bidding peaks
Durban - It's only a matter of hours before an announcement is made on which of one of the three cities - Munich, Annecy and Pyeongchang - will get to host the 2018 Games. The German delegation, making presentations for Munich, said they have the capacity to host the new sport events added this week to the Winter Olympics. The Germans made their final bid presentation to … [Read more...] about Race of three cities as Olympic bidding peaks
