Games committee meets BPC over #PowerCrisis
Mosah Mokganedi | Tuesday March 11, 2014 17:10
He said in past meetings with BPC, they have been assured that electricity will be available by the time the games kick-off in Gaborone in May.
“However, in light of the current power cuts, we feel we should meet them again,” Serufho told Mmegi Sport. He said BAYGOC is worried that if the situation continues, it will have an immense impact on the games.
Meanwhile, Serufho said the games are expected to educate participants on many aspects of life through a partnership with youth organisations. One of the organisations is the Norwegian Olympics Committee, which will be responsible for educating athletes on safe games.
Serufho said it is important to teach young children about a safe playing environment so that they grow up informed.
Fifty-three students from a junior school in each constituency in Botswana will be selected to learn the culture of countries participating in the games.
The students will be attached to a participating country in the cultural exchange. The draw of the student/country teams will be conducted on Saturday.
After learning about different cultures, local students are expected to write a poem, composition or do a painting of what they think about the country they were attached. The student’s works will be displayed during the games.
The games village will be an alcohol free zone. Botswana hosts the games from May 22-31. About 2,500 athletes are expected to participate in what is the second edition of the games.