SA Sprinter Zakithi Nene to Compete in Paris Olympics

Introduction

- Zakithi Nene, a South African sprinter, will compete in the 400-meter event at the Paris Olympics.

- Nene is originally from Ladysmith, northern KwaZulu-Natal, and now lives in Durban.

 Experience and Preparation

- Nene participated in the Tokyo Olympics but was eliminated in the heats.

- He believes his experience since Tokyo has boosted his confidence and established him as an athlete on the circuit.

- Nene has been training in Switzerland for the past five weeks and is currently ranked number 15 in the world.

 Personal Goals

- Nene considers himself his biggest competitor, focusing on his personal goals and training.

- He aims to stay calm and ensure he is in the best shape possible for the competition.

 Luxolo Adams Controversy

- Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has promised to help sprinter Luxolo Adams, who was dropped from Team South Africa.

- Adams expressed his disappointment on Instagram, feeling he was unfairly treated by Athletics South Africa (ASA).

- Adams wants to fight for fairness, transparency, and the mental well-being of athletes.

- ASA coordinator Hezekiel Sepeng stated that the issue had been discussed with Adams, and he had accepted the decision.

Sources

- Sunday Tribune