King's Baton Relay in South Africa
(Commonwealth Sport): The King’s Baton Relay brought together culture, community and sustainability as the Baton travelled across South Africa from 13 to 18 September 2025, celebrating the country’s creativity and commitment to unity in diversity. The Relay began on 13 September at Olympic House in Johannesburg, headquarters of the South African Sports Confederation, Olympic and Paralympic Committee. The launch showcased the Baton designs and unveiled South Africa’s Baton, created by a collective of five local designers: Alby Mavimbela, Sanele Mkhize, Nare Mohlake, Siphiwe Ngwenya and Naledi Shange.
In the Anti-Doping Database we've found the following information based on the text:
Total number of doping cases for South Africa is: 387
| Sport | # Cases |
|---|---|
| Track and field | 106 |
| Rugby | 82 |
| Bodybuilding | 46 |
| Cycling | 27 |
| Powerlifting | 24 |
| Substance | # Cases |
|---|---|
| Stanozolol | 49 |
| Norandrosterone | 47 |
| Methylhexaneamine | 37 |
| Drostanolone | 29 |
| Testosterone | 29 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 25 |
| Oxandrolone | 24 |
| Methandienone | 23 |
| Furosemide | 16 |
| Tetrahydrocannabinol | 16 |
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Link to the National Anti-Doping Organization: South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport
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