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Calistus Kolantsho
  • Rhinos coach gets lengthy suspension

    Katse was charged with misconduct, acting in an abusive, insulting, intimidating and offensive manner towards referee, Alec Maphosa. The disciplinary hearing was held over three days between May 31 and June 6. The BRU Disciplinary Committee...

  • Tlhaselo juggles between volleyball and disability sport

    The SESAD is an organisation that seeks to provide opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in sport. Eyebrows from other sports officials were raised when Tlhaselo, who is BVF media relations and marketing officer, was spotted at...

  • Basil realises Eswatini hockey mission

    The club founder, Thoriso Bogwasi told Mmegi Sport that it was a dream come true for his side to go on tour. He said they have long held a strong interest in travelling to Eswatini and their aspirations to compete there began in 2019. “The...

  • BNSC warms hearts of Kavimba pupils

    The donation coincided with the commemoration of Day of the African Child. The BNSC chairman, Marumo Morule said the Board travelled to Chobe to reflect, re-energise, gather thoughts and chart the way forward in order to take Botswana sport...

  • Three sporting codes dropped from Africa Beach games

    The Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) caretaker chief executive officer, Tebogo Kesupile told Sport Monitor on Friday that the three codes were dropped due to financial challenges.She explained that the Botswana National Sport Commission...

  • Melodi takes to swimming like duck to water

    As an early age swimmer, Melodi Saleshando daughter of Dr Gagoitsewe and Ntsebo Saleshando, was already a keen swimmer. Her potential was instantly recognised by Solomon Mpusetsang of Propellers Swimming Academy who remains her coach to date.At the...

  • Boxing to be dropped from Olympics

    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,...

  • School sport return ‘far-fetched dream’

    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...

  • Karate’s old wine in a new bottle

    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...

  • Mixed relay team on brink of history

    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...

  • Shoulder injury costs Bagwasi WBF title

    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...

  • Coach promises to sort out Letsile’s stumble

    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 keen to see martial arts unite

    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....

  • Badminton president breaks silence on exit

    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...

  • Top stars to miss Lefika relays

    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...

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