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The nation has lately grappled with a succession of doping transgressions involving notable athletes such as Lydia Jele, Thalosang Tshireletso, and Nijel Amos, as well as retired figure, Amantle Montsho. Additionally, incidents have been documented...

He also said the previous games were organised by the AU and games management was done by ANOC. “These are government-based games but recently they decided to hand over the games to ANOC because of resources from the Commonwealth Games Federation...

Botswana was awarded the rights to host the continental flagship tournament in August after Uganda decided to withdraw their bid. However, the Botswana Netball Association (BONA) had a difficult time convincing the Botswana National Sport Commission...

Gontlafetse became assumed the TDO role in December 2022. Speaking to MmegiSport yesterday, Gontlafetse said he has personal issues that need his attention. “I was also not as effective as I had thought I would be due to the current economic...

Despite Africa Netball having 14 members, the just-concluded elections saw the reinstatement of the previous board, with only seven members participating as voting members. Notably, Botswana (Malebo Raditladi-Nkgakile), South Africa (Cecilia...

The association presented its 2022 financial report at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) over the weekend in Gaborone. Atang Mokgware, the former BTA director of finance, highlighted the proactive approach taken to secure financial assistance through...

Botswana Volleyball Federation (BVF) vice president-administration, Ndibo Lebala said he received reports that Police would not be travelling today (Friday). “They informed me that they had challenges and would not be travelling to the competition....

This event is a significant step in the qualification process for the 2024 T20 World Cup. Sumod Damodar, the vice chairperson of the Botswana Cricket Association (BCA), shared insights with MmegiSport about the team's preparations.Damodar...

The men's lost losing 46-27 to Kenya whilst senior women netball team also lost their third position match 53-44 to Zimbabwe.Kenya's early advantage in height, led by shooter Francis Wachira, dominated Botswana's defence. Larona Matlhaga...

"Please may I kindly not give an interview on that for now," he said.The men’s team faces Kenya in a bronze medal match at 5pm, having suffered a heavy 53-35 defeat to South Africa on Monday. The women’s bronze medal match against Zimbabwe...

The victory was decided during a re-run after a tie with his challenger, Boikobo Gaolebalwe. Nonofo Othusitse was the only candidate from Thipe’s camp who received 11 votes to three for Barulaganye Mmolawa. There was also a tie for other positions...

Lopang was ushered into the board during an electoral congress that took place in Cairo, Egypt. She will serve on the board until 2028. The congress gathered 65 in good standing African sports confederations’ presidents. Lopang, who is also an...

Botswana comes into the match after picking a win against Kenya despite starting the competition on a bad footing, losing to Zimbabwe. On the other hand, South Africa has won two matches, with the last being a 46-34 win against Zimbabwe.Botswana is...

During the upcoming holidays, Maun will host the inaugural Local Ka Monate Music festival. The organiser of the event, Lesego ‘Spin’ Mabote said during the COVID-19 outbreak, local music artists were struggling financially hence the new idea....

The matter is expected to take centre stage at the BNOC Ordinary General Meeting in Gaborone tomorrow. During the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Botswana sent a team of 13 athletes from athletics, boxing, weightlifting, and swimming. The team brought a bronze...