Question NW2844 to the MINISTER OF SPORT, ARTS AND CULTURE
26 October 2023 - NW2844
Cuthbert, Mr MJ to ask the MINISTER OF SPORT, ARTS AND CULTURE
(1). What is the qualifying criteria to represent the Republic at international swimming meets. (2). whether his department insists on a quota system when selecting swimmers for international meets; if not, what criteria are used when selecting swimmers; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(1). Swimming SA requires that swimmers representing the country be South African Citizens. With regards to qualifying standards, different international events have different qualifying standards.
(2). The Department does not get involved in the selection of National Teams.
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