# Athletics: South Africa’s sprint sensation Bayanda Walaza has been forced to withdraw from the World Athletics Championships, which get underway in Tokyo this weekend. The 19-year-old injured his hamstring at the Diamond League Final in Zurich last month. Athletics South Africa says the decision to withdraw Walaza was made in the best interest of the athlete and the integrity of the national team. He will be replaced in the men’s 100-metre event by Retshidisitswe Mlenga. Walaza was also set to participate in the four-by-100 metres relay.
Athletics: Injury forces Bayanda Walaza to withdraw from the World Championships