A decision has been taken to withdraw Team SA from the AUSC Region 5 Youth Games in Maseru with immediate effect. This comes after an increase in the number of positive Covid-19 cases at the Games.
Team SA have also had athletes who have tested positive for the virus. Team SA’s Covid-19 protocols have all worked well and these cases have been well contained and limited.
After a thorough assessment of the situation, including consultation where required, the team management have decided to return the squad to South Africa.
The safety of our athletes is of paramount importance and we don’t want to run the risk of having any more of our athletes becoming affected.
The Games opened on 3 December and are scheduled for completion on 12 December.