Shock as athlete dies during training

Omphemetse Mokgadi
Omphemetse Mokgadi

The athletics community and sport in general are in shock after national team 400m runner, Omphemetse Mokgadi collapsed during training yesterday.

Mmegi Sport is reliably informed that the 32-year-old collapsed during training at UB stadium and was certified dead upon arrival at hospital.

Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) president, Thari Mooketsi confirmed Mokgadi’s passing in a press statement.

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