South Africa's Proteas, Boks Face Flag Ban Over Anti-Doping Rules

With less than 10 days to comply with the World Anti-Doping Code, South Africa's Springboks rugby and Proteas cricket teams may face a ban of the national flag and singing of the national anthem at their respective World Cups. This comes as the Springboks continue their campaign in France to retain their global championship title in France, and the Proteas begin their campaign for the one-day international Men's World Cup in India.

Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa said in a statement: "It is disappointing that South Africa has been found to be non-compliant despite this undertaking to pass legislation which meets the World Anti-Doping Code."

If South Africa has not complied fully by October 13, 2023, the first steps of the consequences of non-compliance will start. And one of those consequences is not being allowed to participate under a national flag.

This article originally appeared on AllAfrica.