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Calistus Kolantsho
  • Ministry takes over BNSC affairs

    Kelebeng told MmegiSport yesterday (Thursday) that in the absence of the BNSC board, the ministry will provide operational direction.He said they will do their best to fast-track the appointments of the new BNSC board. It remains to be seen who...

  • Modutlwa runs solo as Lekang disqualified

    Her challenger, Ookeditse Lekang was barred from contesting following a constitutional issue. Modutlwa said before going to the elections, she had all sorts of scenarios in her mind but what transpired on Saturday was not part of them.She explained...

  • Lobatse Sports Complex track comes alive

    The competition was an opportunity for athletes to gauge themselves as they prepare for the season. Some were pushing themselves for a slot in the final team of the World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26 set for May 2 to 3 at the National Stadium. One of...

  • Minister dissolves BNSC Board

    According to a source close to developments, the board has been shown the door as it does not align with the minister's vision for sport. The source said the process is ongoing to appoint a new board which is likely to be finalized in March. BNSC...

  • Kelebeng ‘presses’ karate leadership

    This comes after Minister of Sport and Arts, Jacob Kelebeng, brokered a solution for Botswana Karate Association (BOKA) leadership to allow the learners from the two styles to compete for slots. The decision was made following a meeting on Tuesday...

  • Pesela, Thebe make a comeback

    Baboloki Thebe, Anthony Pesela and Bernard Olesitse will make their comeback to the track after being missing in action last season. Thebe has been out of action following a car accident in 2020 while Pesela was part of the men’s 4x400m relay team...

  • Two-horse race in bowls presidential race

    Two candidates, Marea Modutlwa and Ookeditse Lekang have raised their hands to fill his shoes. Modutlwa is a seasoned sport administrator having served in the BBA national executive committee in different capacities; as executive secretary...

  • Rasetapa targets Outeniqua wheelchair title defence

    The Outeniqua challenge is an annual wheelchair racing event designed exclusively for athletes with physical disabilities, including wheelchair racers, hand-cycle riders, adapted bicycles, basketball wheelchairs, and ordinary wheelchair...

  • Young Nkele seals senior national team spot

    The 13-year old proved that she is a force to reckon with, becoming the youngest ever member of the senior national team. She is also a member of the junior national team. What makes Nkele’s rise even more remarkable is how fast it has happened.She...

  • BOKA preach new regulations

    The event, which was held at BOKA hall, was meant to introduce the officials to the new World Karate Federation (WKF) rules and regulations which will be applied this year. They will start with the BOKA Senior first leg national team selection and...

  • Integrity Unit flags Botswana over doping

    According to the latest December 2025 AIU classifications, Botswana is now in Category B.National Federations (NFs) are categorised annually by the AIU Board in three different categories: A, B, and C, according to the level of doping risk to the...

  • The rise of brilliant chess minds

    It has been a long search for the country's top talents that will ultimately make the national team cut, and there have been obvious standouts. Candidate Master (CM) Thuto Mpene, Blessing Motshabi and Vincent Motshabi have shone.Mpene continues...

  • Rugby secretary quits, avoids motion of no confidence

    Five clubs wrote to the BRU stating that the proposed motion of no confidence was due to concerns regarding Kopano's failure to fulfil his duties as per his mandate. Gaborone Hogs, UB Rhinos, BIUST Buffaloes, Savage, and Botho Ryders were all...

  • Qwan Ki Do action on the cards

    Chief instructor Michael Poti told MmegiSport that they have relocated from Kyokushin Kenbukaikan and joined Qwan Ki Do. The Qwan leadership comprises Vo Su Theophile Akoman from France, Giam Su Marcello from Italy and Minh Su Bertrand from Belgium....

  • Boxing finalises ambitious strategic plan

    Each club had one representative with commissions while committees were also represented. The discussions included organisational performance review, situational analysis, strategy development and finalisation. Speaking to Sport Monitor, BoBA...

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