Athletics
We mustn't forsake medals for numbers
David Isaacson asks what the Sascoc decision to scrap the tougher qualification standards actually means for the future
01 December 2019 - 00:04
National sports bodies need to ensure that their victory over the SA Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc) for easier Games selection criteria last weekend must not cost the country medals further down the line...
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