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Calistus Kolantsho
  • Modutlwa joins World Bowls Athletes Commission

    World Bowls recently adopted a new committee structure for 2025-2026, which offers World Bowls an opportunity to closely interact with bowlers to improve stakeholder engagement. The BBA executive secretary, Edwin Nyoka, said Modutlwa joins an elite...

  • Botswana awarded right to host 2026 World Relays

    World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe made the announcement during a press briefing after a council meeting Tuesday. "We have also just wrapped up two days of council meetings where a number of important decisions have been made, including the...

  • National Stadium track costs P16, 1 million

    Speaking during a press conference yesterday, the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) director-business development and property management services, Stephen Makuke, said the initial tender for the track was P7,2 million but due to the change...

  • Volleyball clubs bemoan hot conditions

    The games were part of the Botswana Volleyball Federation (BVF) national league. BDF defeated Mafolofolo 3-2 (25-17,20-25, 25-18, 25-27 and 15-11). BDF coach, Daniel Baoki, told SportMonitor that hot conditions made the game difficult for players and...

  • School Sport should not be politicised – Tshube

    There have been back-and-forth negotiations between unions and the government since 2019 without a notable breakthrough. An Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion at the University of Kentucky, Tshepang Tshube, who...

  • Another big night looms for Tebogo

    He is nominated alongside Ross Branch (motorsport) and Karabo Motlhanka (cricket). Tebogo was honoured with the World Athletics Male Athlete of the Year award after his historic performance at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games where he won the first ever...

  • Top umpires vie for Vunani Award

    Nthaga told MmegiSport that being nominated means growth and that her sacrifices are being noticed and rewarded. “Being nominated once again for the award is truly an honour. It is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and passion I have for my...

  • At 65, there is no slowing down for Mascarenhas

    Over the weekend, Mascarenhas powered the Phikwe Bowling Club to win the Francistown Major back-to-back. Her presence in the team catapulted her teammates to the title. The team comprises George Kieni, Mascarenhas, Susan Gaofhiwe, and Modisaotsile...

  • Jaguars accuse BRU over 7s trip

    The series will be used to kick off the 2025 rugby season. Jaguars' chairperson, Feddy Mutenheri told MmegiSport that the union communicated about the trip on Tuesday, which was late as travelling means getting sponsors involved. Mutenheri said...

  • Outback Barbarians break Hogs' power

    Outback Barbarians coach, Mike Bishop, told SportMonitor that they were in Gaborone as part of the six games tour of Southern Africa, which will see them playing six matches in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia. “We have played two games...

  • One Two Five boxing club emerges Best of The Best

    The club was outstanding in different categories including walking away with the best coach award. The versatile Kago Raokgwathile scooped a gold medal in lightweight (57kg-60kg) category while Odean Lessau was victorious in light welter...

  • Karate’s coup declared unlawful

    The case was heard at the Lobatse High Court before Justice Boipuso Makhwe on Tuesday. Attorney Ofentse Khumomotse represented the Bakwadi committee whilst Kealeboga Magope was on the corner for the interim committee, which was installed soon after...

  • BNSC denies footing Namibia’s bill

    The Namibian team will set up camp in Botswana in May in preparation for the AUSC Region 5 games to be held in Windhoek in July. There are reports that the BNSC will foot the bill for the Namibia team. But Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC)...

  • Trytogether mentorship, a boost for women’s rugby

    The programme will provide a platform to women and girls to grow their skills in the game. Speaking during the launch, Kgathi said she is passionate about women's sport, especially rugby as it has given her many opportunities. “We have nine...

  • Ndori stamps authority with World Lead

    Letsile Tebogo finished in second place, clocking a Season’s Best (SB) of 45.42 whilst another local athlete, Leungo Scotch was fifth with a time of 45.57. Tumo van Wyk finished the race in position seven crossing the line in 47.09 in a race that...

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