Commonwealth Games

Poorly funded Team SA under pressure to deliver gold

There is a real possibility of slipping down the medals table

28 July 2022 - 14:33

By David Isaacson

Team SA face a bitter battle for gold medals at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham from Friday, fighting not only hungry competitors from other nations but also the impact of their own government’s apathy towards sports funding.

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