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The final decision will be rubber-stamped during the IOC extraordinary session to be held next week Thursday.The IOC said in a statement that the decision is based on the IOC's comprehensive report on the situation of the IBA dated June 2, 2023,...

Back in 2020, the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development together with the Ministry of Basic Education established a joint team to make recommendations on the way forward regarding school sport. The task team handed the report...

A few months into office, BOKA president, Mpho Bakwadi suspended his secretary-general, Dick Othusitse Tshepang.Through a suspension letter dated June 13, 2023, Bakwadi accused Tshepang of refusing to obey direct instructions from the BOKA president...

The team clocked the national record of 3:15.20 during the Lefika International Relays that were held over the weekend at the National Stadium.The result has elevated the team to rank number nine in the world, which is a qualification for the World...

The two clashed in the much anticipated bout held at the GICC on Friday night. Bagwasi went into the match with a record of 8-1-0 while Lunga held a record of 15-1-0. Bagwasi lost his title after picking a shoulder injury in the second round of the...

Tebogo also stumbled also during the semi final of the 2022 Oregon World Championships where he finished on position seven clocking 10.17 seconds. Despite the stumble, Tebogo finished the race with a Season’s Best (SB) of 10.05 seconds.Coach...

Thuto has already made the first steps after setting up the Botswana All Budo Styles Association (BABUSA). Thuto was at the forefront of the formation of Hayashi Ha and Kufukan and is a former Botswana Karate Association (BOKA) vice president....

In 2022, Macheke and his executive committee were given a four-year term to lead the association. However, soon after assuming the position, Macheke came under heavy criticism, forcing him to quit his post. He was accused of failing to account for...

Initially, the international relays continental tour was to be used as a qualifier for the Guangzhou 2023 World Athletics Relays. However, the World Athletics Council moved the Guangzhou event scheduled for May 13-14 this year to April 2025. “A...

The final list reveals several changes from the team that qualified for the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Women’s World Cup group stage. The team will go into the final camp next week in Jwaneng before flying out to Dublin, Ireland,...

Tebogo’s coach, Kebonyemodisa ‘Dose’ Mosimanyane told Mmegi Online that the athlete is ready for the competition. “He is fine and ready to take on the field. He is not over confident, but also not too scared,” he said. When asked about the...

The sprinter has been nominated for Sportsperson of the Year and Sportsman of the Year awards. Tebogo will battle it out for the Sportsman of the Year award against Peter Shalulile (football, Namibia) and Pieter Coetzee (swimming, South Africa). He...

The match was played in Pretoria. This was the second title for Seetso this year. He booked himself a spot in the singles final by beating Connor Thomas Doig of South Africa 6-1, 6-1 during the semi final.At the time, he overcame John Bothman of...

There is speculation that revered coach, Justice Dipeba might not continue in his role as head coach. It is said the association is eyeing Dipeba's assistant, Kebonyemodisa ‘Dose’ Mosimanyane to take over. Former Under-20 coach, Chilume...

BOKA recently appointed China Metswi, Ofentse Bakwadi, Bose Caiphus, Martha Chilume, Kealeboga Madisa and Peter Molefhe as part of the technical team for the national side.However, there has been an uproar, with concerns over due process not being...