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Calistus Kolantsho
  • Karate leadership faces motion of no confidence

    In a letter signed by three-thirds of the BOKA members, clubs want a Special General Meeting (SGM) to be held on February 8, 2025, where a motion of no confidence will be passed. “The purpose of the SGM is to address serious concerns such as...

  • Athletics aims to continue global dominance

    Athletics coach, Justice Dipeba, told MmegiSport that it is exciting and they are looking forward to the 2025 season. He said it should be a great year for athletes who have been inspired by the Botswana Paris 2024 Olympic team. “We have seen a lot...

  • Doping cases increase as RADO steps up testing

    The increase in statistics has been attributed to intensive testing by the Africa Zone VI Regional Anti-Doping Organisation (RADO). According RADO statistics, Botswana recorded four Adverse Analytical Finding (AAF) cases while Angola, Lesotho and...

  • Clubs divided over BAA's tier system

    But some clubs have expressed discomfort with the proposed arrangement. The system will be used to allocate grants to clubs during the current financial year. According to a letter to clubs from the BAA general manager, Pinkie Wilson, the proposed...

  • Nawa, Gabatshwarwe's American dream

    Nawa has been awarded a four-year sponsorship by Auburn University in Montgomery. It is the same university where Masego Ntshingane was inducted into the Hall of Fame for the Class of 2018. Born sixteen years ago in Orapa, he will now have a chance...

  • Tebogo = 2024

    He did not waste time. At just 21-years-old, he has already etched his name into the history books as 2024's top sprinter. With his reign is expected to continue into 2025 at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships. Tebogo closed off the year by...

  • DMSS swims faster in title defence

    Speaking to Sport Monitor, DMSS assistant coach, Carthage Sorinyane said preparations for the National Championships were intense and they were held at UB 50 meters pool so that swimmers can get accustomed to it. “I am happy with the performance of...

  • Botswana Zone VI LOC gets thumbs up

    The Championships ended over the weekend. Speaking to SportMonitor, CAVB Zone VI president, Khalid Cassam, said the competition went well and the LOC put all their effort to make sure that everything was in place. He admitted there were a few errors...

  • BNSC rubbishes netball claims on Africa Cup funding

    For the first time in the history of netball, Botswana is not participating in the Africa Netball Cup. Speaking to MmegiSport, the BNSC marketing manager, Alema Maruping, said they have taken note of recent allegations made by the Botswana Netball...

  • Dojo Ken Karate engages students, street children

    It can seamlessly integrate into daily routines, helping individuals develop skills applicable to various aspects of life, including work, school, and relationships. This is a principle that has been adopted by the Lobatse-based Dojo Ken Karate Club...

  • Construction of BNSC filling station hits a snag

    The BNSC board chairperson, Marumo Morule, said a detailed geotechnical investigation was undertaken and the recommendation is that the site is not suitable for the construction of a filling station business. “We have entered into an agreement with...

  • BNOC feels the expenditure pinch

    Speaking during the Annual General Assembly (AGA) this week, the BNOC president, Colonel Botsang Tshenyego said the subvention as opposed to general expenditure needed in the general course of business has proven inadequate for several years....

  • Karate engages the private sector

    One such partnership has already kicked off with the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel in Gaborone. Speaking during a welcome ceremony for the karate team that competed at the Commonwealth Karate Championships recently held in Durban, BOKA president, Mpho...

  • Volleyball pleads for support ahead of Zone VI

    The competition starts today at Ditshupo Hall until December 15. The championships will be attended by 50 clubs from Botswana, Angola, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Lesotho, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Speaking during the ceremony,...

  • Swimming team upbeat ahead of CANA

    The team comprises senior swimmers and five debutants at the regional competition. Speaking to SportMonitor, one of the swimmers, Gaamangwe Junior Keitsile said he started competing in the CANA competition in 2020 when it was hosted in Gaborone at...

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