Team SA's athletics charge launched as Zazini progresses in 400m hurdles

Team South Africa's athletics charge at the Tokyo Olympics got under way on Friday with Sokwakhana Zazini progressing in the 400m hurdles.

The 21-year-old finished third in his heat in a season's best time of 49.51 to qualify for the semi-finals, which will take place from 14:05 (SA time) on Sunday.

Qatar's Abderrahman Samba's 48:38 was the fastest time from qualifying. 

South Africa has other athletic interest on Friday with Dominque Scott taking part in the women's 5 000m (12:00) and the men's 4x400m relay team running at 13:00.