THE SMART NEWS SOURCE | Feb 10 2012 15:41 | LAST UPDATED Feb 10 2012 15:41 |
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ANC slams handling of Semenya saga as 'disgusting'The way Athletics South Africa managed the gender controversy surrounding Caster Semenya was "disgusting", the ANC said on Sunday. Sports ministry calls for Chuene's headAthletics South Africa must "fire" its president Leonard Chuene for "lying" about gender tests conducted on 800m world champion Caster Semenya. Chuene apologises for lying about Semenya testsAthletics SA president Leonard Chuene admits he refused to accept advice from doctor Harold Adams to withdraw Caster Semenya from the championships. Parliament meeting with ASA postponedThe National Assembly's sport committee has postponed its meeting with Athletics South Africa (ASA) scheduled for Tuesday. The rush to raceIt's hard to imagine a case more tragic than that of Caster Semenya. Everyone, it seems, has an opinion about the 18-year-old runner. Semenya saga: Chuene's trail of liesEmails between the doctor of the athletics team, Harold Adams, and Leonard Chuene makes it clear that Chuene knew Caster Semenya was gender tested. Let down by everyoneThe betrayal of Caster Semenya at the hands of those who should have protected her must rank among one of the cruellest acts ever. ASA eyes probe into Semenya sagaAthletics South Africa (ASA) on Thursday requested that a commission of inquiry be established into how it handled the Caster Semenya saga. ASA boss to look into Semenya test claimsAthletics South Africa (ASA) boss Leonard Chuene is investigating claims that athlete Caster Semenya was duped into undergoing gender tests. Dressing up, dressing downCaster Semenya is all glammed-up on the cover of You. Harassment or harmless teenage fun? |
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