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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

He has been selected for the award along side Julian Alfred (athletics- Saint Lucia), Summer Mcintosh (swimming-Canada), Victor Wembanyam (basketball-France), Lamine Yamal (football-Spain) and Bayer 04 Leverkusen men's football team (Germany)....

Tshenyego is keeping his cards close to his chest when asked about his intentions. He did not confirm if he would step down or seek re-election. He said he would not engage regarding elections until the opening of the nomination period. “You...

Initially, the games were scheduled to take place from June 6-15 but the games will now be held from July 4-13. Speaking to MmegiSport, BNSC director sport development, Peaceful Seleka, said they have decided to drop football (boys), volleyball...

The future also looks bright, with Takundanashe Gondo amongst the emerging talent to drive the sport forward. There are other notable young swimmers, Adrian Robinson and Maxine Egner, who are currently based overseas. Gondo is proving that he has a...

Kenosi made history when she became the first Motswana female boxer to qualify for Olympics for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. She was also the first boxer to earn her Olympics berth. Diamond Boxing Club manager and Scud Missile Promotions owner, Thuso...

The two players will be in Singapore until March 25, 2025. Gontho plays for BDF Cats where she excelled in playing in different positions such as Wing Defence (WD), Goal Defence (GD) and Center (C).She told SportMonitor before her departure that she...

School sport was abruptly halted in 2019 due to a standoff between teachers and the Ministry of Basic Education over allowances. Following the recent Sport Pitso, where School Sport was on the agenda, the Minister of Sport and Arts, Jacob Kelebeng,...

At some point, I was confused when the other one finished competing, and then all of a sudden, there was an identical figure competing on another mat. The Ramotswa-born brothers have similar builds and demeanours. I wondered, how is it possible? I...

The Committee was expected to have landed in Gaborone today for inspection of facilities that include the National Stadium and accommodation facilities, amongst others. The Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) has submitted a bid to host the 2026...

If the bid is successful, Botswana will become the first African country to host the track and field global competition. The World Athletics Council will announce the bid winner on March 24, 2025. The relays are a qualifier for the World Athletics...