Pistorius may compete in Russia after bail terms changed
Oscar Pistorius could compete in this year's World Championships after a judge changed his bail restrictions to allow him to travel abroad.
Oscar Pistorius could compete in this year's World Championships after a judge changed his bail restrictions to allow him to travel abroad.
On the second day of Oscar Pistorius' bail hearing, the court heard how witnesses heard shouting and gunshots from the runner's home.
A private funeral ceremony was held for Reeva Steenkamp on the same day as the prosecution set out its case against Oscar Pistorius.
Oscar Pistorius could compete in this year's World Championships after a judge changed his bail restrictions to allow him to travel abroad.
Read the full storyIAAF spokesman Yannis Nikolau said Oscar Pistorius would be able to compete at the World Championships in Moscow if he qualifies for the event.
If he qualifies for Moscow, and then on the basis of innocent until proven guilty, he will be free to run.
Oscar Pistorius' agent has told the Associated Press that this year's athletics world championships in Moscow could be "on the radar" after a judge ruled that he is able to leave South Africa to compete in international track meets.
– Peet Van ZylBased on this (judge's decision), and if he is up for it and qualifies, the world championships will definitely be on the radar.
He's going to be the one that determines running and training, it's his call.
He's the one under all the pressure for the court case and grieving for Reeva.
At the end of the day we'll have to see what governing bodies will say. It will be interesting to see.
If they don't allow him to run and he walks out (of court) a free man, there might be a problem.
The Daily Telegraph's South Africa correspondent Aislinn Laing has tweeted the response of Reeva Steenkamp's uncle Mike following the courts decision to amend Oscar Pistorius' bail conditions to allow him to compete abroad.
In reax to Pistorius being cleared to travel&compete,Reeva Steenkamp's uncle Mike tells Telegraph he's focused on "more important things".
From @Simmoa on Twitter:Mike Steenkamp ref Pistorius: "That's what the law does and if that's what they say then that's it. I can't let it sway my mind."
From @Simmoa on Twitter:Mike Steenkamp ref Pistorius bail relax:"I am not thinking about him. I just think about Reeva. She's the most important thing to remember."
From @Simmoa on Twitter:Aislinn Lang is the Daily Telegraph's South Africa correspondent.
She has spoken to Oscar Pistorius' father after the athlete won his challenge to his bail restrictions to allow him to travel abroad to compete in competitions.
Just spoke to #OscarPistorius's dad Henke- he tells me that the decision to relax his bail conditions shows the "fairness" of SA's judiciary
From @Simmoa on Twitter:Henke Pistorius tells Telegraph the relaxing of his son's bail is "a great relief". #OscarPistorius. See more at http://t.co/hJj6KHFtWM
From @Simmoa on Twitter:Despite the relaxation of travel restrictions in the Pistorius case, people close to Oscar say that he has no immediate plans to travel or compete abroad.
Oscar Pistorius must provide officials with an itinerary if he travels overseas.
Judge says Oscar Pistorius can leave South Africa to compete, with conditions.
Oscar Pistorius has won his appeal over bail conditions relating to travel and his passport, report AFP.
The judge has ordered for the return of his passport, allowing the athlete to travel abroad.
The judge in a Pretoria court has begun to deliver his ruling in Oscar Pistorius' bail challenge.