Comrades Marathon postponed due to Covid-19
Athletics South Africa (ASA) has decided to postpone this year’s edition of the popular Comrades Marathon.
The organisation confirmed on Friday it has extended its suspension of the 2020 athletic activities until April 30 due to the coronavirus crisis.
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"After much back and forth, the 2020 Comrades Marathon has been postponed.
"The decision comes after Athletics South Africa announced a blanket ban on all athletic activities in the country until 30 April.
"The ultramarathon was meant to take place in June," the Comrades Marathon organisers said on Twitter.
Athletics South Africa confirms that #Comrades2020 has been postponed. More details to follow. #IphuphoLami #DareToDream #StaySafe #FlattenTheCurve pic.twitter.com/aQiC9KnbmR
— ComradesRace (@ComradesRace) April 17, 2020
Comrades Marathon Association came under fire last month after it announced that the race would continue on June 14‚ despite Sports Minister Nathi Mthethwa saying it should be cancelled.