Boxing Latest Code To Shun Women

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Women continued to be sidelined in sports leadership positions after the Botswana Boxing Association (BoBA) annual general meeting held in Tlokweng on Friday ushered in a male-dominated committee.

The only woman who has been in the executive committee as secretary general, Irene Ntelamo suffered a 15-7 votes defeat to her male counterpart, Lefiri Moremi. As a compromise, delegates agreed to include one woman, Hlanganani Digwere in a non- decision making position as additional member.

Women in sport have expressed disappointment with the outcome of the election. Women and Sport Botswana (WASBO) Gaborone region chairperson, Keenese Katisenge told Monitor Sport that the ‘Think Sport, Think Male’ thinking still exists in society, even though there are some women who have proved themselves as athletes and sport leaders.

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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