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Each club had one representative with commissions while committees were also represented. The discussions included organisational performance review, situational analysis, strategy development and finalisation. Speaking to Sport Monitor, BoBA...

The victory put him in the top 50 of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) junior rankings. The winner was decided in the third set after Raguin won the first set 7-5 and lost second set 1-6 in favour of his opponent. In the third set, Raguin...

The team that will be selected will represent the country at the 46th Chess Olympiad 2026 that will be held from September 15 to 28 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Some of the players who dropped from the battle for the national team slot are 2025 FIDE...

The stadium will serve as a warm-up track during the competition scheduled for May 2 to 3. The contractor has removed the track's multi-layers, overgrown grass inside the field, and the stadium's stands.The new track material, consisting of...

One of those who spearheaded the motion of no confidence, Keabetswe Friday, has been appointed team manager for the team that will compete at the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) to be held in May in Ghana.He will be assisted by Queen Marape,...

Speaking to MmegiSport, Engen marketing specialist, Felicia Fisher, said the sponsorship represents the company’s support for sporting excellence and youth development through a targeted, purpose-driven partnership.“Engen has provided support...

The then-Minister of Sport, Shaw Kgathi, had already left London as he did not think the team stood a chance of getting a medal. But Nijel Amos not only won a silver medal, but he also set the 800m World Junior Record and National Record with his...

The former 800m Olympic silver medallist has teamed up with Simon Tshwaane, Sydney Seabo and Solomon Mpusetsang of Gaborone based Propellers Sport Academy. Amos told Sport Monitor that a new era for youth athletics in Botswana has officially begun...

During the quarter final match, he led by 6-3, 2-6, 2-0 when his opponent, Valentin Gonzalez-Galino retired due to an injury.The player has set a date with Kuan-Shou of Chinese Taipei in the semi-final.Raguin’s father and manager, Dominique Raguin,...

A national Safeguarding Policy is essential for establishing a unified framework that protects vulnerable members of society, specifically children, young people, and adults with care and support needs from abuse, neglect and exploitation. Speaking...

He is assuming the responsibilities at a time when sport is under scrutiny; from lack of sponsorship, reduced government subversion dilapidated facilities and escalating doping cases, amongst others.There is also a challenge with rural outreach...

It was the first time Botswana competed in that area, and it paid dividends after Kayla Smit returned home with a gold medal.Equestrian horse competitions involve riders and horses performing various skills, judged on form, movement and obstacle...

MmegiSport understands that Marea Modutlwa and Ookeditse Lekang, who have both served under Robert, have raised their hands to replace him.The two candidates are members of the Gaborone Bowls Club.Lekang is a former BBA vice president, whilst...

It brought together junior players from across the region, both team and individual events for boys and girls in the 14 and Under and 16 and Under categories. Botswana is represented by a team of 12 boys and girls across both age categories.One of...

The uneasiness is due to other clubs having not played some of their matches, which could disrupt the completion of the first round. When the league started last year, some clubs did not travel to Maun due to logistical challenges they shared with...