CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A report from South Africa’s Olympic committee accuses suspended athletics president Leonard Chuene of “gross misconduct” by allowing Caster Semenya to compete in last year’s world championships.
The report into the finances of Athletics South Africa and its handling of Semenya says Chuene ignored professional advice that Semenya be withdrawn from the championships.
Sports minister Makhenkesi Stofile presented the report to a parliamentary committee Tuesday, saying it accuses Chuene “of gross misconduct as well as bringing ASA and the sport of athletics … into disrepute. He must face disciplinary hearings.”
Semenya underwent gender tests at the world championships, where she won the 800-meter title, and did not compete again for 11 months.
