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Speaking to SportMonitor during the grand opening, the Director of 10by20 Botswana, Ali Mahomed, said the aim is to showcase the country's sporting prowess beyond traditional disciplines like athletics, football and swimming. He also said the...

Beaming with confidence after being awarded his first senior national team golf cap, Lerako Molefe was amongst some of Southern Africa's finest golfers at the Lusaka Golf Club in Zambia. The tournament ends today, but the memories will be forever...

He returns with some deliverables that he failed to achieve in the first term still bobbling in his mind. Some of the thorny issues facing Morule include budget cuts for National Sport Associations (NSA), resumption of school sport, the absence of...

Sharp introduced amateur wrestling in 2003 in Selebi-Phikwe. He told MmegiSport that he feels that it is time for him to step down from an organisation that he established.Sharp was given another mandate to lead the federation during an elective...

The Botswana Karate Association (BOKA) leadership has come under criticism for the 'secret' appointments.Peter Molefe (Hayashi-Ha), Khaya Groth (Hayashi-Ha), Ofentse Bakwadi (Hayashi-Ha), and Kealeboga Madisa (Shito-Kai) are the selected...

“The newly established BNSC board will continue to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of sport in our nation. The Board’s mandate is to ensure that our sport policies are progressive, inclusive and aligned with international best...

Speaking at the funeral, Minister of Youth, Sport, Culture and Gender, Tumiso Rakgare, said the athlete needs psychotherapy as he prepares for his maiden appearance at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. “You have done a lot for this country, and we...

The tournament proceeded with three countries; Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Both the SPAR South Africa indoor women’s team and the South Africa hockey men’s team powered by Tops SPAR, were awarded 5-0 forfeit victories on the opening day...

The team will face off against nine other countries from the region being Angola, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.Ahead of the competition, two team members, Diane Lucas and Kesentseng Dube got a...

Bring It Promotions spokesperson and coach, Bonita Wise, told MmegiSport this week before leaving Gaborone that their company specialises in foreign tours for volleyball. “The BIP specialises in international volleyball tours and events as well as...

The club's secretary, Ofentse Bakwadi, told MmegiSport that they struggle to attract sponsors despite the talent that they have. He said sponsors could be reluctant to work with the style due to a combination of factors such as limited mainstream...

Mphotho emerged with a gold medal after beating one of the most decorated bowlers, Baven Balendra of Francistown Club with a score of 9-6, 11-6. The 29-year-old joined bowling in 2016 during his stay in Jwaneng. “One of the coaches, Makolwane...

Athletes' representative, Leaname Maotoanong told MmegiSport that the concern was that in the past few races, there was no electronic timing. He said results from two races that were held in Francistown and another held at the National Stadium in...

Kenosi engraved her name in history books when she became the first female boxer in Botswana to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. She told MmegiSport that during the camp, conditions were bad and she spent days crying. “I have long told them...

Rhinos dominated the visitors from the first whistle owning the first half, only for Cheetahs to come back into the game towards the end of the second half. Rhinos have not lost a match since the beginning of the season had an upper hand ahead of the...