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Comrades Marathon Association condemns abuse towards Israeli runners

The Comrades Marathon Association has condemned verbal abuse aimed at Israeli runners during the recent event Image: Se-Anne Rall/IOL The Comrades Marathon Association has condemned incidents of abuse hurled at Israeli runners at Sunday's event. "Our mission is to host a safe and inclusive event for all participants. We regret any instances where individuals may have felt unsafe or targeted, regardless of nationality, race, religion or political affiliation," the CMA said. On Sunday, a group of pro-Palestine supporters held a peaceful demonstration in Sherwood, however when Israeli runners were making their way past the area, they were verbally attacked. The CMA said it does not condone any form of discrimination, harassment, or conduct that compromises the dignity or safety of any runner. תומכי חמאס מנסים להפריע לרצים ישראלים במרתון בדרום אפריקה. Hamas supporters try to disrupt Israeli runners at a marathon in South Africa. — יוסי שחבר (@yosishahbar) June 12, 2025 Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ "Further to this, we urge those engaging or commenting publicly to verify facts before circulating claims that are inaccurate or misleading," the CMA added. "The Comrades Marathon is a race, not a rally. The CMA is, and has always been, politically neutral, and we ask all participants, spectators, volunteers and partners to respect that position. Operational protocols, including those governing conduct along the route, are continuously reviewed to ensure alignment with our values and relevant legal frameworks," the CMA said. It said before and after Sunday's event, organisers met with various stakeholders and made it clear that the marathon is not a platform for partisanship. "The essence of the Comrades lies in its ability to connect people across divides – national, racial, religious and political – through a shared celebration of human perseverance and possibility. It is this legacy we are committed to protecting. We recognise that global events can shape individual experiences and perspectives, and we hold space for that, but our role is not to resolve international conflict – it is to provide a platform for unity through sport," the CMA stated. The South African Jewish Board has also condemned the incidents. "The harassment of these athletes exemplifies the anti-Israeli movement's unwanted and unconstitutional exploitation of public spaces to antagonise and intimidate those who challenge its narrow political bent. These theatrical displays do not contribute to improving or saving a single life in Gaza," said the SA Jewish Board of Deputies national director, Wendy Kahn. The athletes' inclusion in the annual race was slammed by the African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) in KwaZulu-Natal. IOL