Caster Semenya Applauded for Winning Discrimination Case, Citizens Reacts: “It’s a Victory for Semenya and SA”

Caster Semenya Applauded for Winning Discrimination Case, Citizens Reacts: “It’s a Victory for Semenya and SA”

  • Double Olympic champion Caster Semenya won her appeal in the European Court of Human Rights.
  • The Limpopo Sports Confederation said the victory should serve as an inspiration for other athletes
  • The confederation expressed pride in Semenya's achievement and eagerly anticipates her return to the track

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Caster Semenya won an appeal case at the European Court of Human Rights Image: @castersemenya800m
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The European Court of Human Rights ruled that Caster Semenya's rights were violated when World Athletics required her to lower her testosterone levels.

Caster Semenya wins appeal in European Court of Human Rights

The Limpopo Sports Confederation has applauded double Olympic champion runner for remaining focused while dealing with court processes, reported SABCNews.

Ali Pole, the president confederation, said other athletes should learn from Semenya's journey and the lessons it provides.

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Pole added that they wholeheartedly support Caster Semenya and eagerly anticipate witnessing her prowess on the field, where she excels.

“We remain proud of the achievement that Caster Semenya has made through a high court of the world. Most of our athletes will also learn something from this, especially on the importance of not giving up and persisting as long as they know their performance in sports is clean by the book."

SA citizens celebrate Caster's Semenya's victory

Abatia Malele posted:

"Often life is not fair to us! We did not choose to be who we are or to be in situations we find ourselves in. It takes courage and support from others to triumph."

Sabelo Collen commented:

"It's a victory for Semenya and SA."

Burj Salahadin Al Tajmahal mentioned:

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"When you go into detail, that ruling is useless. Because the matter must go back to Switzerland."

Nhlavutelo Sendry suggested:

"She must sue them."

Sonto Zwane wrote:

"Hope one day those bullies will stop their evil work and allow black excellence to flourish."

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In another article, Briefly News reported that Caster Semenya and Violet Raseboya made their relationship official 6 years ago and remain committed to each other.

The Olympic champion gushed over Violet as she reflected on their journey together as a couple.

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Hilary Sekgota (Deputy Human Interest HOD) Hilary Sekgota is the Head of Desk for Evening and Weekend content at Briefly News. She completed a BA in Communication Science from Unisa in 2018 and a Diploma in Journalism from Varsity College in 2010. She also passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. Hilary joined the Briefly News team in 2022 and started her journalism career at Tshwane Sun. She has 12 years of experience covering current affairs and human interest topics. Email: hilary.sekgota@briefly.co.za