Australia’s Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton warned athletes would be forcibly removed from the country if they attempted to overstay their visas
Semenya’s nearest challenger was Kenya’s Beatrice Chepkoech, who took a distant silver in a personal best of 4:03.09.
South African sprint star Akani Simbine has won the gold medal in the final of the men’s 100m at the Commonwealth Games on Australia’s Gold Coast.
The Games are taking place during a period of heightened awareness for indigenous rights following large-scale protests on Australia Day in January
Australia has warned athletes competing in the Commonwealth Games that anyone caught overstaying their visas will be dealt with firmly
A report claims Australia could face a budget blowout of up to $159-million when the city of Gold Coast hosts the Commonwealth Games in 2018.