Who is leonard chuene

Sascoc said these included "the Caster Semenya issue". SA chief suspended in Semenya row. Semenya: Let down by athletics. Semenya tests 'must be annulled'. SA chief issues Semenya apology.

The complexities of sexual identity. Athletics South Africa. Leonard Chuene lied about whether Caster Semenya had undergone gender tests. Mr Chuene has not commented on Sascoc's decision.

He said the family would reveal the funeral details later in the week. The family also requested his close friends and colleagues not to talk to the media about their controversial father. The founding president of ASA led the federation from to when he lost his battle to stay in office against opposition from the SA Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee. Chuene was one of the best sports administrators in Mzansi in his time, but the Semenya saga tainted his legacy.

ASA president Aleck Skhosana hailed his contribution to the sport. From his early days as president of ASA, he fought against the struggle to correct the wrongs created by apartheid that marginalised many talented athletes according to racial profiling. Would you like to comment on this article or view other readers' comments? Register Sign in. Controversial administrator loses battle with cancer. Image: Gallo Images. He said the departure of his father caught the family off guard.

He was slapped with a ban for seven years. Chuene was criticised for how he handled Caster Semenya's gender saga. Next Article.

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