Ousted BOKA president, Mpho Bakwadi, is not flinching, arguing the SGM was an illegal gathering. He went on to reject a letter written by the interim committee calling for a handover, which was to be completed yesterday. In the letter addressed to...
It had been initially agreed between BOKA and SKI that the karate style would be issued with membership. Speaking to MmegiSport, BOKA president Mpho Bakwadi, said they rejected the application because SKI failed to show proof that they have been...
The SGM voted out the Bakwadi-led committee through a motion of no confidence passed by Shito-Ryu Shukokai and seconded by Kofukan. Bakwadi told SportMonitor that the meeting was illegal and any decision taken there is not recognised. “Federations...
There have been no sport activities since 2019 due to a dispute between teachers and their employer, the Ministry of Education. At one point, the previous government engaged BOSETU and BTU only for the talks to collapse. Unions blamed the former...
According to information gathered by Mmegi Online, International Ryushin-Kan Karate Do Botswana has suspended its chairperson, Moses Tubego. A suspension letter, signed by Ryushin-Kan chief instructor, Keorapetse Dube and Katlego Keitirele...
She becomes the first ever woman to challenge for the position in the history of Botswana bowls. Modutlwa is challenging the incumbent vice president, Ookeditse Lekang. BBA elections are staggered, with three positions out of six contested for each...
The stage is set for a Special General Meeting (SGM) on Saturday, with one item on the agenda; to pass a motion of no confidence against the Bakwadi-led executive committee. Bakwadi has been cornered, reminiscent of a coup that led to the ouster of...
This was revealed by Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) chief executive officer, Tuelo Serufho during Sport Pitso, that was held over the weekend in Gaborone. Serufho explained during his presentation that one of the key elements of hosting an...
According to the suspension letter written by vice secretary-general, Francois Alberts, BOKA has found sufficient grounds to take disciplinary action against Botswana Shito-Ryu Shukokai Union Federation and the Botswana Kofukan Federation as a whole....
The Minister of Sport and Arts, Jacob Kelebeng, will officially open the meeting, which has been called by his ministry and will bring together critical stakeholders to chart a new path for the sector. Amongst key issues on the agenda will be sport...
The unpleasant change comes at a time when the club is trying to find its footing in the Botswana Softball Association (BSA) national league with the second round kicking off at the National Diamond today. The side finished the first round with three...
The 2024 World Athletics Track Athlete of the Year has a busy year ahead, with the highlight expected to be the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo in September. Last season, Tebogo competed in the 300m and 400m before shifting focus to his favoured...
Athletics has been the flag bearer of Botswana sport on the international stage since independence but doping remains a monster that is threatening its image if left to rage. Each year, athletics continue to register doping cases as the association...
He became the first Motswana to be appointed De Beers Group global ambassador. As one of the first products of the collaboration, Tebogo will feature as the lead ambassador and central figure in a short film series, Talent Unearthed. The shooting of...
The current executive committee came into power after toppling the previous leadership in 2022. Things took a twist last week when the BOKA vice secretary, Francois Alberts, sent out a letter to three affiliates, being Kofukan, Ryushin-Kan and...