Karate team surpass medal target

The team won two gold, two silver and three bronze medals. The championships were held in Yaonde, Cameroon.

The target that was set by Botswana Karate Association (BOKA) was four medals. Ofentse Bakwadi won a gold medal in individual men’s kata while Thabang Setshego brought home a silver medal in the men’s individual kumite, Under-60kg category. The only woman in the team, Lame Hetanang won a silver medal in the women’s individual kumite, Under-50kg category. Oratile Caiphus won a bronze medal in the men’s individual kumite, Under-75kg section. Philip Raveka bagged two bronze medals in the men’s 16-17 years kata and kumite categories. Men’s kata team that comprised Bakwadi, Raveka and Mahammed Ali Hussain finished in the top spot, thus bringing home a gold medal.