Semenya

South Africa must fight allegations against Semenya. The tests that claim Semenya to be both man and woman must be subject to scrutiny and the International Association of Athletics Federations must be penalized if any fraud is detected. Young athletes with stars in the eyes must be protected from jealous sports organizations who lack common decency. But Semenya must not withdraw from the race. She must run to win. She is good and that is why the competition is desperate enough to resort to insulting tactics. Insulting to the competition not to Semenya I say. Women who are athletes typically have athletic features and some people call it masculine. Athletics is not a man's domain and we sure are glad about that. The tests and treatment given to Semenya will be extended to other players as well. Remember these are international competitions and hence must be conducted with dignity. There is no reason some day a German female athlete will not be asked to take such tests and reports leaked. Germany, we recall is where this controversy began.