Gaborone Youth Games attracted 300 million audience

Wednesday, June 04, 2014

Hailed as a success: The Gaborone Africa Youth Games which ended on Saturday

Botswana Africa Youth Games Organising Committee (BAYGOC) chief executive officer, Tuelo Serufho has said the continental showpiece attracted a global audience of 300 million.

“Around 300 million people watched the Games around the world,” Serufho said at a media briefing in Gaborone yesterday. The second edition of the Games was held in Gaborone from May 22 to 31.

Serufho lauded the media, saying it played a big part in publicising the Games and attracting good support. Even less known sports like fencing attracted good crowds. Serufho said both local and international media ensured that Botswana is known to the world.

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Gaborone Youth Games attracted 300 million audience

Botswana Africa Youth Games Organising Committee (BAYGOC) chief executive officer, Tuelo Serufho has said the continental showpiece attracted a global audience of 300 million.