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This was due to road marshals who failed to control traffic when cyclists were sprinting to complete the men’s elite race.The mix up saw Mark van Zyl threatening to beat Molale on the line.However, Molale managed to win the race in 3:42.41 with van...

The team went on to win three silver medals through Katso Molefe (Bocce), Anitah Nthwesane (long jump) and the men’s volleyball team. The mixed Bocce team of Molefe and Onneng brought home a bronze medal. The Special Olympics Botswana President,...

The affiliates were informed about developments surrounding the AGM on Monday through a letter written by BOKA vice secretary, Francois Alberts. “Due to unforeseen constraints faced by our association, we regret to inform you that we must postpone...

The team intended to take advantage of qualifying during the ongoing Kenya National Championships, which was the last opportunity in Africa. The mixed relay team and women’s 4x400m relay team jetted off to Nairobi yesterday. The Botswana Athletics...

The team left for Harare on June 8. Moremedi's mother, Gaolatlhe Samson is, however, not happy with the way her daughter has been treated. Samson told Mmegi Sport that her child suffered an injury during the Botswana Karate Association (BOKA)...

Katse was charged with misconduct, acting in an abusive, insulting, intimidating and offensive manner towards referee, Alec Maphosa. The disciplinary hearing was held over three days between May 31 and June 6. The BRU Disciplinary Committee...

The SESAD is an organisation that seeks to provide opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in sport. Eyebrows from other sports officials were raised when Tlhaselo, who is BVF media relations and marketing officer, was spotted at...

The club founder, Thoriso Bogwasi told Mmegi Sport that it was a dream come true for his side to go on tour. He said they have long held a strong interest in travelling to Eswatini and their aspirations to compete there began in 2019. “The...

The donation coincided with the commemoration of Day of the African Child. The BNSC chairman, Marumo Morule said the Board travelled to Chobe to reflect, re-energise, gather thoughts and chart the way forward in order to take Botswana sport...

The Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) caretaker chief executive officer, Tebogo Kesupile told Sport Monitor on Friday that the three codes were dropped due to financial challenges.She explained that the Botswana National Sport Commission...

As an early age swimmer, Melodi Saleshando daughter of Dr Gagoitsewe and Ntsebo Saleshando, was already a keen swimmer. Her potential was instantly recognised by Solomon Mpusetsang of Propellers Swimming Academy who remains her coach to date.At the...

The final decision will be rubber-stamped during the IOC extraordinary session to be held next week Thursday.The IOC said in a statement that the decision is based on the IOC's comprehensive report on the situation of the IBA dated June 2, 2023,...

Back in 2020, the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development together with the Ministry of Basic Education established a joint team to make recommendations on the way forward regarding school sport. The task team handed the report...

A few months into office, BOKA president, Mpho Bakwadi suspended his secretary-general, Dick Othusitse Tshepang.Through a suspension letter dated June 13, 2023, Bakwadi accused Tshepang of refusing to obey direct instructions from the BOKA president...

The team clocked the national record of 3:15.20 during the Lefika International Relays that were held over the weekend at the National Stadium.The result has elevated the team to rank number nine in the world, which is a qualification for the World...