BUILD UP TO WORLD MASTERS ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS IN BRAZIL

BUILD UP TO WORLD MASTERS ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS IN BRAZIL

It has been reported that 53 athletes of all age groups and track and field disciplines will represent South Africa at the World Masters Athletics Championships in Brazil during October.




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