Exceptions could be made on a case by case basis for athletes who were injured or ill, according to Sascoc chief executive Tubby Reddy, but those who were fit and healthy needed to achieve the qualifying standards at the trials in order to book their place in the track and field or swimming teams.
“It will be treated on a case by case basis for athletes who may be injured or sick, and we will continue to engage with the federations in this regard,” Reddy said after the Olympic body’s selection policies were revealed.
The men’s and women’s football teams would be the only squads allowed to qualify through continental competitions. All other team codes would need to book their places through global events.
“The African football qualifiers is the only process allowed by Fifa and the IOC, so that is the route we must take,” Reddy said.
