Master Luza Appointed To Serve On The Commonwealth Games Federation’s Athletics Advisory Commission

Boxing champion Lechedzani ‘Master’ Luza has been appointed to serve on the Commonwealth Games Federation’s (CGF) newly formed Athletics Advisory Commission (AAC).

The 38-year-old former Olympian, who won a silver medal at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester, will represent Africa in the inaugural six-member commission.

Luza, who previously served as the Botswana National Olympic Committee’s (BNOC) Athletics Commission Chairman, was selected ahead of a number of candidates from across the continent.

His appointment was announced at a CGF Executive Board meeting held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, earlier this month, after his profile had been submitted for the role by the BNOC.

The AAC was established with the aim of representing athlete’s views. Their mandate is to help the CGF Executive Board plan and deliver athlete-centred, sport-focused Games.

Having worked as the BNOC’s Athlete Representative for the last five years, Luza is perfectly placed to fulfil this objective.

Luza’s appointment is on a four-year basis, with the chance for re-election when his term comes to an end.