Marathon organisers battling to settle athletes' dues

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The organisers of Botswana Independence Marathon are battling to pay P22,000 owed to athletes who participated in the 2017 edition.

Athletes’ representative, Rapula Diphoko told Mmegi Sport this morning that the organisers have failed to settle outstanding dues. He said the organiser, Donald Pule is not forth coming to explain the payment delays. 

“He had promised to pay us in December, he failed and pushed the date to January.  It was still the same song.  He is now not picking our calls.  The last time we spoke he threatened us saying we can take the matter to wherever we want,” said a disappointed Diphoko.

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