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This brings to eight, the number of cases Botswana has recorded since 2010, a high figure considering the country's low athlete population.Nijel Amos' positive result shock from a doping test stung the nation. But it has been occurring...

According to information reaching Mmegi Sport, Jari was tested after winning the marathon that was held on June 5 in Gaborone.The athlete has been notified and he has acknowledged receipt of the communication, according to Regional Anti-Doping...

GW1516 has not been approved for medication and has no recognised therapeutic uses. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has advised of its health risks for athletes. In 2017, there were 31 sanctions related to this compound worldwide. GW1516 is known...

This bring to two, in a space of one week, the number of Botswana athletes who have violated anti-doping rules.While authorities are yet to confirm, Mmegi Sport can reveal long and triple jumper, Thalosang Tshireletso is the other athlete who tested...

Kemoeng was speaking during the Birmingham Commonwealth Games Team Botswana send off ceremony over the weekend in Gaborone.He said there is need for an in-depth look into how things have been done all along and how they should be done going...

The match was part of the ongoing Lucara Netball League for the Southern Zone played at BONA Courts over the weekend.Cats started the game on the back paddle, losing the first quarter with a close margin of 13-14.The army girls came back to claim the...

Team Botswana has been dealt a blow a few days before the World Championships scheduled for Oregon, after one of the team members tested positive for a banned substance. According to information reaching Mmegi Sport, the athlete tested positive...

During the 2018 Games, Botswana won five medals, which included three gold, one silver, and one bronze through athletics.The Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) had set a medal target of eight, which remains the figure for this year's...

Tensions came to a head at last month's Annual General Meeting (AGM) where the financial report was not presented.BOKA members were told the report was with the auditors.However, this week the federations wrote to BOKA president, Tshepho Bathai...

Team manager, Tshepo Kelaotswe, said the situation remains a concern. He said recently, there has been a decline in terms of women athletes' performance. He committed that they intend to increase women's participation in the team.“We are...

The cash reward comes in the wake of the Mares' resounding 4-2 win over Burundi in the opening match on Monday night.Lucara Botswana managing director, Naseem Banu Lahri said the Mares had made the country proud by qualifying for the AWCON finals...

BODA public relations officer, Thato Maphorisa said they expect a strong field to assemble in Orapa for the final selection. The selection will be held on Friday (today) and Saturday.The qualifiers were held in Mogoditshane and Orapa a fortnight ago....

The BSA lost the initial appeal before escalating the matter, but there was no success. BSA president, Katlholo Mosimanegape said they have decided not to pursue the matter further.He said the Africa adjudication team handled the protest. “We lost...

Minister of Youth, Gender, Sport and Culture, Tumiso Rakgare said Newcastle was offering the front space on their jersey. Other benefits included Botswana being displayed on perimeter boards during all Newcastle home matches, Botswana branded on the...

The one sided game was part of the league activities that were played at Wharic Park, Jwaneng and Palapye. As the league defending champions, Hogs went into the match with an upper hand. Ryders had no answers to the questions that Hogs were asking...