The 8th All Africa Games Abuja, Nigeria 4 19 October 2003

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The 8th All Africa Games Abuja, Nigeria4 19
October 2003
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Introduction Background info

• A Project Committee consisting of two
  representatives from each Macro structure i.e.
  SACGA, NOCSA, DISSA and Sport Commission was
  charged with the task to oversee this project.
  Its preparation working meetings started early
  2001-led by the SASC through its COO, Mr Ngwenya
  as the Project Coordinator. He was later replaced
  by Dan Moyo who is now leading the Project.

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Preparation process

• Since these Games are under the auspices of the
  Supreme Council of Sport in Africa, the
  participation of countries can only be confirmed
  through our Minister of Sport and Recreation,
  which he indeed did early in 2002.
• We then started the process of meeting individual
  sports federation one on one to discuss terms of
  agreement regarding team selection guidelines and
  participation of qualified Managers Coaches.
  All Appointees of the NFs had to undergo a
  vigorous training programme in preparing them for
  team Management.

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Preparation process cont.

• Stakeholders meeting with the COJA,SCSA,UCSA and
  ANOCA was held in 02-07-02 to 04-07-02 and the
  last one in Feb 2003. To finalise the Sports
  Programme and technical rules and regulations.
• Our Minister attended the last meeting in
  February 2003, together wit the SASC delegation
  who were also on the pre-inspection visit to all
  venues and accommodation outside the Athletes
  Village.
• Our High Commissioner Mr Bhekumzi Sifingo has
  been very helpful in mobilizing both human
  resource and logistical support for the team
  preparation.

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Preparation process cont.

• Mr Lunga Bengu, third Secretary in his office has
  now been formally appointed to Team SA as our
  attaché in Abuja.
• His main duties being liaison with both SASC and
  COJA now and during the Games.
• Team Selection process has now been completed,
  all the 21 sports code met the required criteria
  that was agreed prior to them going out to
  campaign for final selection by the Project
  Committee.

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Preparation process cont.

• It is also pleasing that the demographics of Team
  SA for these Games has improved from the previous
  ones with over 43 historically disadvantaged
  athletes and 67 within the team management
  constituting the 500 strong delegation.
• Through the efforts of the SASCs CEO and our
  Minister of Sports and Recreation we have managed
  to raise R11 million from the Lotto Sport and
  Recreation Distribution Agency and R2 million
  from SRSA for step out gear and to contribute
  towards transport.

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Preparation process cont.

• Out of the lean budget of R15million, we have
  been rescued by SAA who only recently agreed to
  sponsor an additional charter flight for R3,6
  million and we will carry the other one from the
  teams budget.
• We are providing the team with the most basic
  clothing-very smart and attractive feel. We have
  recently launched the team apparel with the look
  feel which was chosen from the top three Sports
  clothing manufacturers.

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Hospitality(A home away from home)
Ekhaya Hospitality Programme which is a programme
meant for entertainment, meeting, networking and
promoting SA products during the Games will be
hosted at the new Abuja Protea Hotel. This will
be acting as a nerve centre for activities of
both partners of Team SA and visiting
dignitaries, guests of the Minister High
Commissioner. Major companies from RSA doing
business in Nigeria will also be exhibiting and
co-hosting a business luncheon where targeted
captains of industry will be invited.
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Ekhaya

• Department of Foreign Affairs, SRSA, Arts and
  Culture, DTI and Tourism SA have also put their
  weight behind the Ekhaya project
• Broadcast of the Games will be done through SABC
  TV SPORT and Radio transmission.
• Unfortunately in mid June, we lost our Chef De
  Mission, Ms Kedi Tshoma after a short illness.
  We have since appointed Ms Gogo Manqoyi as head
  of delegation (deputy Chef de Mission).

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Preparation Process

• The team will assemble on 27 September 2003 and
  depart the following day directly to Abuja - as
  mentioned earlier we are Proudly South African
  and therefore flying in two SAA jumbo jets
  (737-300 and 737-200).
• Our Deputy Chef de Mission and Chief Medical
  Officer have recently returned from Abuja and
  have seen the last preparation and finalisation
  of the facilities by the Organising Committee.
  The facilities are superb and of the highest
  quality.
• All events would be hosted in Abuja except the
  Women and Mens football matches which will be
  played in other states within Nigeria.

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Preparation Process

• Our team will be looked after by a full
  contingent of doctors, physiotherapists, a sport
  psychologist and auxiliary administrative staff
  totaling thirty nine people.
• Preparation of teams and individual athletes
  continues under the watchful eye of our High
  Performance committee and its head Dr Sello
  Motaung.