South Africa
Republic of South Africa
Rainbow Nation, United in Sport
CapitalPretoria
Population60.6 million
LanguagesEnglish, Afrikaans, Zulu, + 8 others
Member Since2005
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About South Africa
As one of the continent's sporting powerhouses, South Africa brings world-class infrastructure, coaching, and athlete development to Region 5.
With a rich Olympic and Paralympic heritage, South Africa continues to inspire excellence across all member nations.
Key Sports Strengths
Rugby
Multiple World Cup champions
Cricket
Global excellence
Swimming
Olympic medal tradition
Athletics
Sprint and middle distance
National Olympic Committee
Organization
South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee
Member Since
2005
Independence
1910
Contact Information
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Athletes Overview
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