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  • BAA development officer resigns

    Meanwhile BAA finance manager, Raymond Phale, said in a statement that the organisation’s board has decided to extend the general manager, Pinkie Wilson’s contract to August 31. “This is to allow for a proper handing over transition to the...

  • Controversial rugby league goes for semis

    The league has seen some flashpoints, including issues with match officials, whilst some clubs were docked points. The semi-finals were initially scheduled to be held last weekend but were postponed. The league chairperson, Bucks Keopetswe, told...

  • Tatolo returns as Chess president

    He was unopposed during an elective Annual General Meeting (AGM) that was held in Palapye over the weekend. The former BCF public relations director contested for the same position in 2021 but lost to Mooketsi Segaise. In 2024, she was appointed to...

  • Sensei Molefhe now licensed kata, kumite coach

    Molefhe is currently in Abuja, Nigeria with Team Botswana ahead of the 2025 Africa karate championships which start today. He was also leading the national team that finished in second position at the AUSC UFAK Region 5 South in Durban, South Africa....

  • Tiango, Too win Orange Phikwe marathon

    Despite being a success, the event had to deal with some challenges in the past few years that saw it being excluded from the Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) calendar due to irregularities in 2016. The 2025 edition was organised by Orange...

  • Bantsi faces delicate juggling act

    Bantsi will also serve as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for next year's World Relays which Gaborone hosts. His appointment with World Relays runs from June 2025 to the end of August 2026. Oabona Theetso will hold fort as BAA president during that...

  • Skateboard duo granted global recognition

    Speaking to MmegiSport, Chalashika who is also BSF president said the programme is designed to support the growth of skateboarding globally by providing opportunity for athletes and coaches to enhance their skills and knowledge. “This programme is...

  • Wells champions, Carats in podium finish

    Wells International is the men’s champions, winning the title for the fourth time. For their achievement, the side received P40,000. Second position went to BDF IX who received P30,000 whilst Carats settled for third spot and pocketed P20,000....

  • Chess, swimming head to the polls

    Chess will be in Palapye where president, Mooketsi Segaise will not seek re-election. Kutlwano Tatolo, who is unopposed, is expected to replace Segaise and be at the federation's wheel for the next four years. Speaking to MmegiSport, Segaise said...

  • Doping: Botswana’s ticking time bomb

    In recent weeks, the entire nation has been left searching for answers as doping cases continue to escalate. This week, Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) announced two more cases from athletics involving Tshepang Manyika and Mpho Lekwalo who...

  • Doping: Botswana’s ticking time bomb

    In recent weeks, the entire nation has been left searching for answers as doping cases continue to escalate. This week, Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) announced two more cases from athletics involving Tshepang Manyika and Mpho Lekwalo who...

  • Local course measurer, Ntlogelang upgraded

    Course measuring is a technical field in athletics that only a few individuals in Botswana have found a niche in. After hanging his running shoes, Sir Seretse Khama Barracks-based, Wilson Ntlogelang decided to follow his passion of being a course...

  • Tebogo in star-studded 100m field

    Tebogo has a lot of work to do to reclaim bragging rights after suffering two defeats this month. All eyes will be on him and Noah Lyles, with a belief that the outcome might be a repeat of the 2024 edition, which saw the American emerge victorious...

  • BDF IX target Extravaganza title

    The tournament is the pinnacle for local softball players due to its incentives. All the way from Sir Seretse Khama Barracks, BDF IX teams are fired up and targeting a double from the competition. The men’s coach, Tebogo Makacana has the experience...

  • BAA suspends coach, Semumu amidst doping concerns

    According to a statement issued by BAA General Manager, Pinkie Wilson, the BAA board has taken a decision to suspend Semumu from all athletics-related activities until further notice. Sources say the suspension was influenced by the number of...

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