James Moloi sacked, but World Athletics ban threat still clouds SA's Olympic bid
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South Africa wants to host the Olympic Games in 2036 or 2040. This goal is complicated by a potential six-month ban from World Athletics. The organization is facing this threat after the removal of its president, James Moloi. There is also increasing scrutiny regarding the current caretaker leadership of Athletics South Africa.
South Africa’s historic bid to host the 2036 or 2040 Olympic Games faces an awkward international paradox, as Athletics South Africa faces a six-month ban deadline from World Athletics following the mandated sacking of disgraced president James Moloi and mounting scrutiny of its caretaker leadership.