Coach hopeful of a strong women's relay team
Calistus Kolantsho | Monday April 13, 2026 16:36
Head coach, Mogomotsi Otsetswe told Sport Monitor that he is impressed by the performance of the women team ahead of the competition and believes that they will deliver.
“Women athletes have the potential of running 51s or even 52s. That is a good performance and they will reach peak at the perfect time. The women are bouncing back strongly,” Otsetswe said.
“In the past women athletes, the likes of Amantle Montsho and Christine Botlogetswe used to qualify for international championships before their male counterparts. But things changed, men are on top. Obakeng Kamberuka is in fine form and she still can clock 49 seconds and that will push her team mates.”
The trainer added that the next three weeks will be crucial in preparing the team and they have developed a training programme that will fine tune the team.
Otsetswe noted it was important for Botswana to claim podium finish during the relays or reach the finals.
He said they do not want a situation where they are reduced to spectators in their own backyard, adding that with the support of the home crowd, they can go far with the competition.
According to the coach, the team is motivated and BAA has put everything in place to make sure that the team is on top level.
Otsetswe noted that the team that has been announced is the best and athletes have worked hard to get selected.
The team: Women 4x400m: Kamberuka (Season’s Best: 50.97s), Batisani Kennekae (SB: 52.64s), Naledi Monthe (SB:52.82s), Galefele Moroko (53.31s), Karabo Mantswinyane (SB: 53.31s), Lebitso Mokorofu (SB: 53.58s), Golekanye Chikani (SB: 54.83S) and Gaolape Senyame (SB: 55.67s).
Men; Lee Eppie (SB: 44.53s), Busang Collen Kebinatshipi (SB:44.55s), Bayapo Ndori (SB: 44.62s), Justice Oratile (SB:44.62s), Kabo Rankgwe (SB: 45.52s), Leungo Scotch (SB: 45.53s), Boitumelo Masilo (SB:45.66s) and Seleka Lefatshe (45.67s).
Women 4x100m: Boitshepiso Kelapile (SB: 11.69s), Loungo Matlhaku (SB: 11.87s), Nancy Budzani (SB:11.90s), Same Mhutsiwa (SB: 11.92s), Kesego Kgari (SB:11.97s), Katlego Kaisara (SB: 11.99s), Tshegofatso Bojosi (SB: 12.01s) and Lame Kewamodimo (SB: 12.08s).
Men: Prince Selepe (SB: 10.16s), Kevin Lobatlamang (SB: 10.21s), Letsile Tebogo (SB: 10.22s), Jayson Mandoze (SB: 10.28s), Thuto Masasa (SB: 10.30s), Thapelo Monaiwa (SB: 10.30s), Calvin Bogosi Omphile (SB:10.30s) and Xholani Talane (SB: 10.35s).