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Calistus Kolantsho
  • 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...

  • Ebudilwe gears for Absa Cape Epic Challenge

    The Absa Cape Epic is open to professional and amateur mountain bikers and has seen amateurs from all walks of life compete alongside decorated professional mountain bikers, including Olympic medalists, and World Champions. The eight-day mountain...

  • Karate war lands at High Court

    . According to the court papers, the applicant in the matter is BOKA while the respondents are Moses Tubego, Boitumelo Koone, Bose Caiphus, Veronica Chube, Kaone Molefe, Amos Sianga, Moemedi Mpebe, Clifford Tshosa, Keorapetse Mogopodi, Ookeditse...

  • WASBO reaches magnificent milestone

    The statistics include 775 women and girls (aged 12-55) benefiting from the safe coaching practices. India surpassed Botswana, reaching 1, 700 participants. The programme reached over 20, 000 individuals across more than 60 countries. The pathway is...

  • BAA to seal World Relays bid

    BAA vice president-administration, Oabona Theetso told MmegiSport that they made an online presentation to the World Athletics Council and Bid Committee. Some of the Bid Committee members were scheduled to travel to Gaborone to inspect facilities....

  • Boxing gets another shot at Olympics

    As a member of IBA, the Botswana Boxing Association (BoBA) was left in the cold with some boxers quitting amateur boxing to join the professional ranks. But things seem to be changing for the better after the IOC granted provisional recognition to...

  • Region 5 Games preparations gather pace

    This follows the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) having been forced to drop some of the sporting codes due to financial constraints. AUSC Region 5 CEO, Stanley Mutoya, told MmegiSport that preparation for the games is gathering pace. He...

  • BDF IX men lead the pack ahead of League Championship

    The side started weekend's dominance when they forced Bears to forfeit the game in top four with BDF leading 15-0 on Friday and on Saturday, the army side walloped Rivals 12-0. BDF women are also in the mix as they also forced Bears to forfeit...

  • Potongwane-led committee retains power

    The committee, led by President Kagiso Potongwane, was unopposed with only one fresh face of Leutlwetse Kgosidialwa as an additional member. The vice president is Emmanuel Mmusetsi while Game Mompe continues to serve as the secretary general. Mompe...

  • Karate's interim spokesperson quits

    In a brief letter addressed to interim president, Keorapetse Mogopodi, Tubego appreciated the experience he had gained during his time as part of the committee. Tubego chaired a recent Special General Meeting (SGM) where a motion of no confidence was...

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