Athletics South Africa on Thursday announced that the 95th edition of the Comrades Marathon has now officially been cancelled. ASA President Aleck Skhosana says the decision to cancel the ultramarathon was a long and arduous process.
The race was initially set to take place in June this year, before being postponed last month with the hope of staging it no later than the end of September.
However, there are fears that the pandemic may be at its peak during that time. Entrants will not be refunded their entry fee, but will instead be given a runners T-shirt, goodie bag as well as the Comrades badge and flash.
Athletics South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal Athletics and Comrades Marathon Association announce cancellation of the 2020 Comrades Marathon. pic.twitter.com/sPsmp1NozN
— ComradesRace (@ComradesRace) May 14, 2020
– Coronavirus Hotline Number: 0800 029 999 Help protect your loved ones by sharing this official South African government COVID-19 service with your family, friends and community. Send HI to 0600 123 456 on WhatsApp.
In other news – Dr Malinga cries after Seeing his newborn Twins for the first time
Dr Malinga‘s family have welcomed two more boys to the brood and the musician is grateful to God for their arrival. Taking to Instagram on Thursday morning, the musician shared a screenshot from his first video call with his wifey and the boys. Due to strict hospital regulations on account of Covid-19, Malinga was unable to be in the room with his wife. Read more
Source: eNCA
