Battle for Olympiad slots begins

Boikhutso Mudongo (right) and Tshepiso Lopang would be among the contenders
Boikhutso Mudongo (right) and Tshepiso Lopang would be among the contenders

The chessboard has been set for gruelling mind contests as local chess players begin their quest to qualify for the 2016 World Chess Olympiad to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan in September.

The first qualifiers will be held over the weekend at North Side School in Gaborone.  Botswana Chess Federation (BCF) has introduced a new selection criteria for the team. Botswana will send five men and five women players to Azerbaijan.

The BCF spokesperson, Keenese Katisenge said the criteria is different from the one used last year as players will be selected based on rating and player activity.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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