Saturday, 12th September, marked the arrival of the Olympic Flame in Dakar, Senegal, with the countdown clock having reached 50 days to go on Friday.
As part of adding to the Flame Tour celebrations, SASCOC partnered with Altus Sport to celebrate the day, with scores of Grade 6 and Grade 7 learners (12-13 years)…
There were six South Africans athletes who took part in the World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest.
They were: Zakithi Nene (men’s 400m), Marione Fourie (women’s 100m hurdles), Prudence Sekgodiso (women’s 800m), Gift Leotlela and Akani Simbine (men’s 100m) and Sinesipho Dambile (men’s 200m).
Of the six, three qualified from the semi-finals to…
The Board of the South African Sports Confederation, Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SASCOC) has suspended its President, Mr Barry Hendricks, with immediate effect. This decision has been made in accordance with SASCOC’s governance protocols and ongoing internal review processes.
The decision to suspend arises from complaints furnished anonymously to the SASCOC board relating to alleged…
With less than two years to go until the LA28 Olympic Games, the press accreditation process for media professionals wishing to cover the Games is now open. The application period will end on 23 October 2026.
The goal of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is to implement a fair and efficient press accreditation process…
Hamish Lovemore left it late in more ways than one to give South Africa a medal at the 2026 Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Championships in Poznan, Poland.
South Africa's star sprinter equalled his 2025 World Championships haul when he claimed silver in the 5 000m event, the final race of the regatta, and won the B…
What does successful communication look like during a major multi-sport campaign? On Thursday, 3 September at 12:00, we’re hosting a Communication Success Webinar focused on social media and the lessons that come from communicating a major sporting campaign in real time.
The session will share insights into how athlete stories, competition moments and broader campaign narratives…
Hamish Lovemore once again leads a small national squad at the 2026 Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Championships in Poznan, Poland, this week with the dual aim of winning medals and adding points to South Africa's tally for Olympic qualification.
Lovemore has recently enjoyed a steady upward trajectory at international competition and has forced himself into…
Three-time Olympian and the greatest sprinter South Africa has produced, Akani Simbine, was named Sports Star of the Year at a glittering ceremony at the 19th SA Sports Awards. The 32-year-old was handed the award ahead of finalists Temba Bavuma (cricket) and Malcolm Marx (rugby).
The SA Sportsman of the Year award went to swimmer Pieter…
The South African Sports Confederation, Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SASCOC) supported the participation of eight learners from Khanya Lesedi Sports School of Specialisation at the Sharing Olympism Forum 2026, held in Maseru, Lesotho, from 13-16 August.
The forum, hosted by the Lesotho National Olympic Committee, brought together young people from Uganda, Kenya, South Africa, Eswatini and…
Rugby sevens will return to the Youth Olympic Games for the third time when some of the world’s most promising young players take to the field at Dakar 2026.
The Opening Ceremony is on 31 October and the rugby tournament kicks off at the 8,000-seat Complexe Iba Mar Diop the following day, with medals…