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Calistus Kolantsho
  • BAA in race to appoint coaches

    There is speculation that revered coach, Justice Dipeba might not continue in his role as head coach. It is said the association is eyeing Dipeba's assistant, Kebonyemodisa ‘Dose’ Mosimanyane to take over. Former Under-20 coach, Chilume...

  • BOKA executive accused of violating constitution

    BOKA recently appointed China Metswi, Ofentse Bakwadi, Bose Caiphus, Martha Chilume, Kealeboga Madisa and Peter Molefhe as part of the technical team for the national side.However, there has been an uproar, with concerns over due process not being...

  • Top cyclists miss out on Olympic qualifiers

    He will be in Australia until 2025. Ramahobo is in the United Kingdom, studying at Bath University. The Botswana Cycling Association (BCA) president, Kagiso Potongwane said the two athletes could not be part of the qualifiers. “The duo was selected...

  • Local athletes compete in Europe

    Leungo Scotch kicks off the action this evening in the Montreuil Meet in France, a World Athletics Continental Tour-Silver. On Sunday, Isaac Makwala, Collen Kebinatshipi and Anthony Pesela will compete in the annual FBK Games. The track and field...

  • Monaiwa, Sebele dominate sprints

    That was during the Debswana National Athletics Championships at the National Stadium over the weekend. Sebele of Lion’s Den Athletics Club defended her 100m dash title stopping the clock at 11.28.She continued her dominance winning the 200m and...

  • Matthews takes over at Swimming

    Matthews received five votes while three went to Gondo. Matthews was taking over from Andrew Freeman who did not seek re-election and Matthews will be leading Swimming together with her executive committee for two years.The annual general meeting...

  • Basupang’s story of pain and betrayal

    Under the chilly winter morning weather, I come face to face with Basupang at a local eatery. He indicates that he has been aware of my interest in his story, as we settle down. He believes that he has no story to share, but to me this is an unsung...

  • Broke Great North rugby club forced out

    The club joined the rugby elite league at the beginning of the current season. The side was expected to redeem rugby in the northern part of the country after the disappearance of Eastern Military Garrison (EMG) Gunners, Sharks, Maun Dogs and Gantsi...

  • Suspended softball coaches replaced

    The trio has been suspended following allegations of indiscipline. According to a statement from the Botswana Softball Association (BSA) secretary-general, Dr Nozie Payet, during the WBSC Africa women qualifiers closing ceremony, there was an act of...

  • Matthews, Gondo clash in swimming presidency

    Kgaotsang Matthews and Gondo Gondo have raised their hands to replace Freeman. DMSS and TLC swimming clubs nominated Matthews. Stingrays, Propellers and UB swimming clubs nominated Gondo.The vocal Gondo said he decided to throw his name in the hat...

  • J30 tennis tourney comes to an end

    Among others,the tournament was attended by players from Australia, Britain, France South Africa, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Burundi, Mozambique. The girls singles champion is Celina Joseph from South Africa while the runner up was Tadiwanashe Eunice...

  • Junior golf team targets top five finish

    BGU president, Modiri Phuthego said they are targeting top five finish from the 15 countries that have confirmed participation. He said the trip was made possible by the support from the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) through buying flight...

  • Swimming body, club at loggerheads

    In a letter dated April 5, the BSSA had indicated the disciplinary hearing was due to take place on Tuesday virtually but did not happen. BSSA president, Andrew Freeman wrote the letter to Stingrays' secretary-general, Nyarai Gondo informing her...

  • BSSA makes U-turn on suspensions

    BSSA president, Andrew Freeman wrote a letter suspending the swimmers in February.According to a response from the BSSA executive committee to Mmegi Sport inquiry, the swimmers were not suspended. The committee explained that membership in BSSA is...

  • Deaf Sport left in the cold

    In October 2022, the Deaf Sport wrote a letter to the Paralympic Association of Botswana (PASSOBO) requesting funding for an annual general meeting and the deaf sport leadership training.PASSOBO rejected the request informing the federation that it...

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