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Some of the initiatives of the working group include advancing gender equality, increasing female representation in decision-making, and creating safe and inclusive sport systems across Southern Africa.Her appointment was made by AUSC Region 5,...

The tournament was attended by members of Botswana Karate Association (BOKA) and was aimed at giving upcoming karatekas an opportunity to compete against their peers. The federation chief instructor, Keorapetse Dube, told SportMonitor that it is...

The situation worsened by Botswana National Sport Commission’s (BNSC) declining annual subversion, has forced bodies like Botswana Boxing Association (BoBA) to adjust their approaches. The boxing body got the ball rolling and adopted a new...

Botswana is also expected to pay an additional P1.2 million as the hosting fee charged by TAFISA. The congress will bring together global experts, researchers, practitioners, decision-makers and representatives from all continents to shape the Sport...

Botswana Netball Association (BONA) president, Mpopi Moatlhodi, told MmegiSport that for the remaining weeks, they expect the preparations to cost P400,000.She said preparations are moving forward, but obviously, the level of preparation is affected...

The titleholder not only walked away with the belt, but was also rewarded with a purse of P20,000. Molwantwa beat Tshephang Gomotho of Bond Boxing Club in a highly contested battle, winning all eight rounds of the bout on August 8 at Boipuso Hall in...

Modutlwa contested for the position against Kealeboga Alex Rankgwe (weightlifting) and Kagiso Potongwane (cycling).During the elections, 28 NSAs’ presidents and representatives took part in the voting, with one ballot being declared spoilt. Rankgwe...

The athlete will be making a comeback after a short rest since July 10, when he competed at the Monaco Diamond League Meet, running the 100m and finishing in fifth position in 10.04s. His last 200m race was at the Prefontaine Classic Diamond League...

The organisation recently held a Cracking Series Chess Challenge at Botho University sponsored by CRACKiT to the tune of P30, 000. The academy chess instructor, Petronel John told Sport Monitor on Monday that the academy was established to introduce,...

The association has been using the cross country marathon covering a distance of 60 kilometres, which cyclists were used to. BCA president, Kagiso Potongwane told Sport Monitor that the new format is a short distance covering six kilometres, being a...

Despite the negotiations dragging on, school sport was relaunched in 2025, but failed to take off.Speaking to MmegiSport, BOSETU lead negotiator Moffat Bagani revealed the parties were scheduled to meet on Tuesday, but the meeting did not take place...

The qualifiers also served as the launch of the inaugural First Capital Bank (FCB) Padel Cup 2026, marking the beginning of a tournament that brings together some of Botswana and Southern Africa’s top padel players.The free-to-all, non-ticketed...

At the previous Commonwealth Games, Botswana won two medals, whilst its biggest haul came at the 2018 Gold Coast Games, where the country collected five medals. Botswana’s young ambassador to the 2014 Nanjing Youth Olympic Games, Mothusi Ramaabya,...

The pair of Baoleofi Mosiiwa and Elton Alias were defeated 2-0 by Angola’s team comprising Eduardo Helio and Carlos Muondo. The local duo of Jack Sekao and George Chiswaniso bowed out of the competition following a 2-0 loss to South Africa.However,...

The team has returned home without a medal although Botswana reached the finals in the men’s 4x400m relay team and the men’s 100m through Wazha Matakule. The national Under-20 team coach, Kemiso 'Keita' Manyapedza, told Sport Monitor that...