Olympics: Luxolo Adams vows legal action after being dropped for Wayde van Niekerk

Luxolo Adams is threatening legal action after being dropped from Team South Africa for Wayde van Niekerk, less than three weeks before the start of the Paris Olympics. Adams expressed feeling unfairly treated by Athletics South Africa (ASA) and highlighted the impact on his mental health. He is seeking legal intervention to prevent his removal from the team and to ensure transparency in the selection process. ASA's decision to drop Adams in favor of Van Niekerk seems to be aimed at maximizing medal potential in relays. Adams, with a personal best of 19.82 sec, faced challenges with injuries and rehabilitation, leading to his removal from the team just before the Olympics.

Keywords: Luxolo Adams, Team South Africa, Wayde van Niekerk, Athletics South Africa, Paris Olympics, Legal action, Selection criteria, Mental health, Court of Arbitration for Sport, Injury, Transparency, Olympic Games

Source: TimesLIVE

Update At: 7/13/2024