For Caster Semenya it was business as usual, powering to victory in the Doha leg of the IAAF Diamond League on Friday. For those who support her, it was an act of defiance.
The result means Pirates remain on top by the solitary point over their closest rivals Mamelodi Sundowns who have a game in hand ahead of next week's final matchday.
The former Brazil national and FC Barcelona megastar – full name Ronaldinho Gaucho – has released a song along with Brazilian singer Jorge Vercillo decrying corruption in their country.
The devoutly religious Folau was informed last month of plans to terminate his multi-year, multi-million-dollar deal after he posted on social media that "hell awaits" gay people.
From 8 May, Caster Semenya would have to take medication to suppress naturally high levels of the testosterone to compete internationally.
Olympic champion Caster Semenya wins Doha Diamond League 800m race.
The IAAF has made an exception for the world championships in Doha that start on 27 September, with athletes who adhere to the rule from 8 May allowed to take part.
The French Football Federation said they had also opened disciplinary proceedings against Neymar for striking a Rennes' fan following the shock defeat on penalties after extra time.
Caster Semenya’s victory could be her last over 800m before new IAAF rules governing testosterone levels come into operation on 8 May.
This is another scare for the bowling attack following Dale Steyn’s withdrawal from the IPL last month due to a shoulder injury.
