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Calistus Kolantsho
  • African Games team in glory hunt

    The mission is to fight for a podium finish while some athletes will use the platform to try and qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.Fifty-four athletes across all codes have qualified for the African Games. The team will be accompanied by 34...

  • Controversy hits African Games team

    Ramotswa Athletics Club sprinter, Edwin Molelekwa, also failed to make the cut despite improving his qualifying time in the 200m.Molelekwa qualified for the games after clocking 21.13s, a time he eventually improved to set his new Personal Best (PB)...

  • Union celebrates Kemoeng's departure

    The transfer comes at a time when school sport negotiations move at a snail's pace and the unions had identified Kemoeng as a stumbling block. Speaking to MmegiSport, BOSETU secretary-general, Tobokani Rari, said Kemoeng's removal from the...

  • Drama ahead of rugby polls

    The elections will take place during the Union's Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Botho University.According to information received by MmegiSport, certain individuals who expressed interest in running for various positions, including Neal...

  • Upbeat softball team targets gold

    Botswana enters the fray keen to get the proverbial monkey off their backs for its perpetual losses to the host, SA. Lesotho completes the trio of participants as the teams vie for two slots reserved for Africa in the men’s softball World Cup....

  • Table Tennis embarks on facilities tour

    The inspection will be carried out at the Botho University, Ave Maria, and Game City roof top. According to information reaching SportMonitor, the inspection comes at a time when the Botswana Table Tennis Association (BTTA) is planning to launch...

  • Swimming hosts successful national championships

    Things have now turned around as evident by the successful hosting of the 18th edition of BSSA National championships over four days at the University of Botswana (UB) pool.The BSSA president, Kgaotsang Matthews, told SportMonitor that she was...

  • Barefooted rugby girls defy odds

    During the semi and final match, Popagano JSS in Sepopa village in the Okavango region donned yellow jerseys with black stripes, along with black shorts and a trim of white. The kit was a donation from the Botswana Rugby Union (BRU). For their other...

  • Badminton crisis reaches boiling point

    The executive committee reported Bogatsu to the police for contravening the Cybercrime and Computer-Related Crimes Act. The sequence of events started on February 11 when members of the executive committee passed a motion of no confidence against...

  • Motswagole voted into Commonwealth exco

    Motswagole described the appointment as a significant development for the sport in Botswana, adding that it comes with more responsibility and recognition. “I am hopeful that this appointment will have an impact on the growth and development of...

  • Surprise omissions in softball team

    The 17-men squad is without prominent names such as Kefilwe Kenosi, Unaswi Gudu, and Karabo Motsholathebe. The technical team has bolstered the defence by roping in four pitchers, with the pitching department including Kagiso Mogale, a two-time World...

  • Mosutha scoops Blitz Chess Championships title

    The championships, which were held on Saturday at University of Botswana, were sponsored by Courier Afrique Ltd to the tune of P10, 000.Mosutha made a strong comeback after losing to Thuso Mpene and Sebetela Gaasite to scoop the title with a score of...

  • UB Rhinos claim Savage Women’s 7s Cup

    Rhinos lifted the trophy accompanied by a P3, 000 cheque and gold medals after beating Popagano 22-5. Popagano travelled back to Sepopa village P2, 000 richer and the third position went to BDF Cheetahs who were rewarded with P1, 000. Rhinos...

  • Multi-talented Ratlhogo in seamless transition

    Over the weekend, she displayed her skills on the netball court, entering a highly contested match between her team, Police, and long-time rivals BDF Cats.Ratlhogo entered the match as a goal shooter (GS) in the last quarter, containing Cats and...

  • Swimming adopts new constitution

    The BSSA president, Kgaotsang Mathews, highlighted that this step now allows the constitution to undergo scrutiny by the Registrar of Societies for final approval, marking its activation."The new constitution seeks to align with the BNSC model...

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