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Bańka told the gathering that sport has the power to unite people but said it should be a clean sport without doping. “Our role as the global anti-doping regulator, WADA, is very important. That is why the role of National Anti-Doping Agency...

At the 2020 Olympics held in 2021 due to COVID effects, Botswana had three female athletes but none have qualified for this year's edition which starts in Paris next month. The last local opportunity for the athletes to qualify was passed over...

But in the middle of this, the home's head, Tuelo ‘Fish’ Masilo, has remained humble and is full of life despite his advanced age. The veteran karateka has a dojo in his yard. Upon approach, Masilo settles into his chair, immediately asks who...

The battle lines were drawn with athletes vying for a place in the African Athletics Championships team expected to be announced this week. Some of the athletes who delivered PBs despite the windy and cold conditions were Obakeng Kamberuka, clocking...

The Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) will host an invitational track and field series at the National Stadium in Gaborone tomorrow [Saturday], presenting local athletes with an opportunity to book places at this year's Olympics. Ramotswa...

The league finals were initially supposed to be played on May 30 in Orapa but have been postponed to July 4 at the same venue. Police women's title defence was in doubt as some of their players were out nursing injuries. The side will head into...

Raguin is making rapid progress after the 15-year-old won his second J30 International Tennis Federation (ITF) title in Kampala, Uganda, last week. Raguin won the singles title by beating Indian player, Nishit Arimilli 7-6, 6-2. Speaking to...

Hogs came into the match with a mission to prove a point after losing to Rhinos during the Botswana Rugby Union (BRU) Knock Out Cup final. The match started with the hosts showing intention to run away with the match, and they were awarded a penalty...

Speaking to SportMonitor during the grand opening, the Director of 10by20 Botswana, Ali Mahomed, said the aim is to showcase the country's sporting prowess beyond traditional disciplines like athletics, football and swimming. He also said the...

Beaming with confidence after being awarded his first senior national team golf cap, Lerako Molefe was amongst some of Southern Africa's finest golfers at the Lusaka Golf Club in Zambia. The tournament ends today, but the memories will be forever...

He returns with some deliverables that he failed to achieve in the first term still bobbling in his mind. Some of the thorny issues facing Morule include budget cuts for National Sport Associations (NSA), resumption of school sport, the absence of...

Sharp introduced amateur wrestling in 2003 in Selebi-Phikwe. He told MmegiSport that he feels that it is time for him to step down from an organisation that he established.Sharp was given another mandate to lead the federation during an elective...

The Botswana Karate Association (BOKA) leadership has come under criticism for the 'secret' appointments.Peter Molefe (Hayashi-Ha), Khaya Groth (Hayashi-Ha), Ofentse Bakwadi (Hayashi-Ha), and Kealeboga Madisa (Shito-Kai) are the selected...

“The newly established BNSC board will continue to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of sport in our nation. The Board’s mandate is to ensure that our sport policies are progressive, inclusive and aligned with international best...

Speaking at the funeral, Minister of Youth, Sport, Culture and Gender, Tumiso Rakgare, said the athlete needs psychotherapy as he prepares for his maiden appearance at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. “You have done a lot for this country, and we...