RISING STARS: 10 OF SOUTH AFRICA’S MOST PROMISING ATHLETES

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January 21, 2026

The future of South African athletics is as bright as ever, with multiple young athletes looking to break new ground. We list 10 of the nation's most promising teenagers to watch in track and field events in 2026. Bayanda Walaza (19) Walaza has been so sensational over the last couple of years, he has become...

January 16, 2026

2026 ATHLETICS SOUTH AFRICA FIXTURES LIST

Athletics South Africa track and field, road running and cross country fixtures list for the 2026 season. January 10 - World Athletics Cross Country Championships (Tallahassee, United States) February 7 - ASA elite athletes and coaches meeting (online) 13-14 - Curro Podium Grand Finale (Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria) 19-20 - ASA Technical Committee chairperson's workshop (Garden...

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January 13, 2026

ADRIAAN WILDSCHUTT TARGETS RACES IN GQEBERHA AND NEW YORK

Distance runner Adriaan Wildschutt is looking to build momentum after breaking new ground in his first race of the year. Opening his 2026 season, Wildschutt finished 13th in the senior men's 10km race at the World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee last week. It was the best result ever achieved by a South African in...

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RISING STARS: 10 OF SOUTH AFRICA’S MOST PROMISING ATHLETES

Wesley Botton