Sport in doldrums :: Mmegi Online

Before the coronavirus (COVID-19) struck, there was an optimism amongst athletes, particularly as they went through their paces preparing for the Tokyo Olympic Games. But once the pandemic set in, the excitement turned into enduring anguish, observes Staff Writer CALISTUS KOLANTSHO

It is almost a year since the COVID-19 pandemic forced the suspension of sports activities. The impact has been devastating with athletes’ livelihoods disrupted. The government recently announced the suspension of football activities, further throwing sport into turmoil.

The ball is now at the doorstep of sport mother body, the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) and sport leadership to steer the unsteady ship. Eyes are also on the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development’s (MYSC) permanent secretary, Kago Ramokate who has served under four ministers; Shaw Kgathi, Thapelo Olopeng, Tshekedi Khama and now Tumiso Rakgare. An injection of new minds is needed, argue some BNSC affiliates.

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Sport in doldrums

Before the coronavirus (COVID-19) struck, there was an optimism amongst athletes, particularly as they went through their paces preparing for the Tokyo Olympic Games. But once the pandemic set in, the excitement turned into enduring anguish, observes Staff Writer CALISTUS KOLANTSHO

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