Wrestling finally receives P100,000 ring
Calistus Kolantsho | Monday December 8, 2025 06:00
BWF president, Moagi Sharp said the ring, which cost P100,000, was purchased from funds taken from the annual subvention allocated to the Federation.
He explained that association had received P120,000 for the current financial year.
From the amount, P20,000 was used for two activities and an upcoming virtual meeting Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for December 18, the president stated.
Sharp added wrestling will no longer depend much on government subversion as the plan is to make money out of hosting events, selling bottled water and merchandise.
“The ring arrived on Tuesday, and it will be stationed in Selebi-Phikwe. In April, we are starting to host events, following auditions that will be conducted throughout the country from January,” he explained. “At the moment, we do not have qualified coaches, but it will be my responsibility to train them because in 2024, I did a level three Olympic Coaching Course in South Africa. We will introduce the national level one and two coaching certificates.”
Sharp noted that wrestlers and residents of Selebi-Phikwe are excited about the arrival of the ring and what makes it extra special is that the Federation was established in the town.
He said some people have been thinking that BWF has always had a wrestling ring because it was able to host events despite challenges.
“We will be having three shows, being the Power Rumble, which will be our biggest show followed by Claw Hammer and New Wrestling Entertainment (NWE). We will also be focusing on grassroots development, hence the wrestling entertainment.
“When we have shows, they will be curtain raisers. We are currently busy with wrestling logo registration to avoid issues of copyright. I believe in doing things according to the law. Each show will have its own championship belt and a general manager,” he said.
Meanwhile, Sharp said he will be stepping down as president in 2029, as he will be done with amateur wrestling and then turn his focus to professional wrestling.
He said that from 2003 when he formed wrestling, to the arrival of a wrestling ring, his job is coming to an end. Sharp said he formed the federation initially with two clubs and now he has 10 affiliates spread across Botswana.
“I will be handing the reins to other people who are passionate about wrestling like me. Of course, we will be working together when the need arises. I believe in the talent that we have in our country, all we need is support and to continue working hard.
“If other countries can do it, we can also do it,” Sharp said.