Coverage Controversy: Comrades Marathon 2026 — a race for the ages, a broadcast to forget
The Comrades Marathon took place on Sunday, 14 June, and online spectators were unhappy as the broadcast was mired in technical issues, resulting in a disrupted and frustrating viewing experience.
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