Morongwa Security Increase Chess Sponsorship

MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent | Monday June 14, 2010 00:00

 

Speaking at the unveiling of the sponsorship on Thursday, Morongwa representative, Kaiser Lesetedi, said they find great pride in sponsoring young chess players. He said it is crucial players are taught chess when they are still young. Lesetedi said they have trust in chess and that when they started sponsoring the game they were not testing the waters.

'We had known you for a long time and we know what you are capable of,' he said. Lesetedi observed that people who start playing chess at a young age do well in mathematics and sciences. He expressed hope that Botswana will one day produce a world champion. Morongwa said they are committed to help chess even at this time of recession because they are investing in the future of the country.

BCF president Tshepo Sitale thanked Morongwa for standing with them, especially during the hard times. He promised that the sponsorship will be put to good use. He said though Morongwa is a small company, they still find it necessary to help chess. 'We all start small and we hope to grow together,' Sitale said.

 He added that grassroots development is crucial and that is why there should be tournaments from time to time. 'Since we were established in 1982, our emphasis has always been on development,' Sitale explained. The schools tournament is expected to help the players to prepare for the Africa Youth Championships (AYC) to be hosted by Botswana later this year.