Forgotten star Sibanda on comeback trail

Back in the picture: Sibanda has made the provisional squad
Back in the picture: Sibanda has made the provisional squad

Karabo Sibanda has been included in the Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) provisional team that went into training camp to prepare for this year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo.

The team went into camp on Wednesday in Gaborone, and the 400m runner is part of the squad.  

Sibanda last represented the country at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and has suffered from injuries since. BAA president, Paphane Botlhale said Sibanda has been included in the provisional list as the technical team has accommodated most of the 400m athletes.

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