The two bodies have reached agreement on all issues that led to a breakdown in communication between them. Both ASA and CMA have agreed to work together to ensure the growth of the Comrades Marathon, with ASA recognised as the national-controlling body of athletics in the country. Cricket The Commission of Inquiry into Cricket Match Fixing and Related Matters is expected to resume hearings in October. I am satisfied that the Commission is making substantial progress in its investigations. Staff of the Commission are currently in India, engaged in talks with authorities there.
Reports indicate that they are receiving the co-operation of the Indian authorities.
Paralympic Games Our Paralympians, Amakroko-kroko, are in the final stages of preparations for the Paralympics in Sydney in October. The team includes a number of world champions and record holders and I am confident that they will emulate their performances in Atlanta in 1996. It has now become crucial that a clearly defined policy dealing with the hosting of international events be adopted. There are growing requests for National Federations to host international events. We need to ensure that hosting such events do not impact negatively on the country and that adequate business plans and guarantees are in place.