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Calistus Kolantsho
  • Umbrella martial arts body a dream

    But that is not something that will happen, according to Botswana Karate Association (BOKA) president, Shihan Mpho Bakwadi. He told MmegiSport that BOKA is a member of the World Karate Federation (WKF) and they are an Olympic sport. “BABUSA is...

  • Fireworks at table tennis meeting

    Some of the burning issues included alleged unfair treatment affiliates are subjected to at the hands of vice president-technical, Kabo Mosarwe. The debate came about after Smash Maniacs presented a motion calling for the lifting of suspension of...

  • BNSC to shift focus from elite sport

    The Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) board chairperson, Marumo Morule and CEO Tuelo Serufho recently led a team to Düsseldorf, Germany, where the TAFISA congress was held. It was the first time that Morule and Serufho attended the congress,...

  • Presentation of financials eludes BOKA meeting again

    The meeting was a continuation of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) that was held a few weeks ago, where the financial report was not presented because of the absence of the treasurer. The last time an audited BOKA financial report was presented was...

  • Padel tennis fever grips Gaborone

    Compared to tennis, a Padel tennis court is smaller and the net is lower. Padel tennis is played with a solid perforated paddle, as opposed to a strung racquet and a lower pressure tennis ball. The First Capital Bank Sports Village 10 by 20 Padel...

  • Table tennis leaders overstay as funds delay

    BTTA president, Kudzanani Motswagole, said they overstayed in office as they received their annual subversion from Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) late as the funds were deposited in July. Motswagole added that it has not been all smooth...

  • Professional boxing leader survives coup

    PBAB affiliates, led by Thuso ‘Scud’ Khubamang, accused Binda of failing them and argued it was only fair for him to resign. Binda was also accused of favouring Bond Ngubula of Bond Promotions over other promoters. Responding to the accusations,...

  • Volleyball sponsor pulls out

    Last year November, volleyball returned to action after receiving P200, 000 sponsorship from Liquid Intelligent Technologies. The same company was expected to come on board again, and it was already included in the BVF calendar. The tournament was to...

  • Deaf community seek inclusion in education

    BOAD’s primary task caters for the interests of deaf people in Botswana by ensuring that they are able to communicate properly in the sign language. Speaking at the event, BOAD director, Shirley Keoagile said the signing of the MoU with the college...

  • Swimming long distance gala successful

    The two-day event gave swimmers an opportunity to put their endurance to test. The association has always been synonymous with sprints championships such as the BSSA national swimming championships.Speaking to SportMonitor, BSSA president, Kgaotsang...

  • War of words erupt at Professional Boxing AGM

    It was clear that the affiliates meant business. They had tough questions for the executive committee members whom they last met 14 months ago when they were elected into office in Mahalapye.Thuso Khubamang of Scud Missile stable said ever since the...

  • Funds threaten netball's hosting hopes

    According to information reaching MmegiSport, the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) wants BONA to submit a budget. “BNSC and BONA held a meeting this week where they were told to work on a budget. They want evidence that BONA has enough...

  • Katisenge-Tizhani takes WASBO top seat

    She was with BCF executive between 2008 and 2017 when she became one of the youngest public relations officers. Now Katisenge-Tizhani has made the step further up the ladder, taking over the leadership of Women and Sport Botswana (WASBO), succeeding...

  • Marape receives BNSC Elite Scholarship

    She follows in the footsteps of WFM Besa Masaiti who is based in the United States. Marape will study at the Webster University in the USA. Speaking to MmegiSport, BCF president, Mooketsi Segaise said they submitted the scholarship application on...

  • Sport codes' rep wants role taken seriously

    Fichani and another representative, Gift Nkwe of karate are completing their term this year with elections to find their successors to be held next month. Fichani told MmegiSport that the role of the two NSA representatives on the BNSC board needs...

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