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Calistus Kolantsho
  • Lefika International Relays call for support

    The relays are set for March 28 at the National Stadium in Gaborone and form part of build-up activities to the World Relays, which Botswana will host in May. The Lefika International Relays serve as an African qualifier for the World Athletics...

  • Boxing has regressed – Mabiletsa

    The pugilist is leaving his role as chairperson of the Tsholofelo and University of Botswana (UB) boxing clubs, after announcing his decision this week.But looking back, Mabiletsa is not a happy man as he leaves a sport that was regularly part and...

  • Regrouped Wildebeests ready for Cheetahs

    Kick off is at 2pm at the Hogs ground. Last season, Wildebeests beat Cheetahs 34-12 in the Knock Out Cup group stages. However, Cheetahs gained revenge and knocked out Wildebeests in the semi-finals.Wildebeests will see the return of tactician...

  • Community calls for enforcement of hunting ban in NG3

    The villages that are covered by NG3, which is the western side of the Okavango Delta, are Qangwa, Qooshe, Magopa, and Dobe. According to the documents drafted by the community, NG3 is not a gazetted Wildlife Management Area (WMA). “It is legally...

  • America's 4x400m relay teams to miss World Relays in Gaborone

    An interesting battle was expected between Botswana and the USA following the rivalry between the two nations. Botswana pulled a shocker by snatching the 4x400m title during the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. USA Track and Field...

  • Jack, George scoop Beach Volleyball Gold

    Sekao and Chiswaniso are high performing competitors, having won the 2024 Zone VI Beach volleyball Tour Leg four and secured bronze medal at the 13th African Games in Ghana, still in 2024. The pair rose to the occasion and played exceptionally well,...

  • Hogs dominate BIUST in Knock Out Cup clash

    Hogs produced a commanding 33-5 victory over their opponent at Touch Down ground, outclassing the Palapye-based side in most facets of the game, scoring six tries.Despite being dominated, BIUST player coach, Kgosi Kale told Sport Monitor that they...

  • Men’s relay team reports for training camp

    The team joins the women’s team that has been in camp at the same venue. The athletes will be reporting for camp after brilliant performance at the Central Gauteng Athletics Provincial Championships over the weekend.Some of the athletes who took...

  • World Relays race against time for certification

    The venue is undergoing intensive track renovations, which will require certification from World Athletics following completion of works.By March 28, World Athletics should have certified the stadium, which will be the main competition arena, whilst...

  • Mwamba finds footing in European football

    Mwamba, the grandchild to Botswana's second president, the late Sir Ketumile Masire, is now based in London, where he is in charge of Juventus Academy London. It has been a steady rise to the top for Mwamba, who started as a basketball player at...

  • BNSC anticipates improved funding

    Figures show that during the last financial year, the umbrella sport body in the country received P161 million subvention from government. Speaking to MmegiSport, BNSC marketing and communications, Anderson Nlisana said they were yet to receive their...

  • Kutlwano targets league title

    'The Big House', as the Kutlwano is called, has appointed new leadership led by Reabetswe Jaba as the team bids to reclaim its place at the top.Solvin Sekalaba is vice chairperson, whilst Doubt Moilwa is the treasurer, with Shadrack Kapeko...

  • BNSC spends P300k on Indoor Sport Festival

    The funds went towards hiring of the facility, branding and other logistics. The festival was attended by volleyball, judo, netball, table tennis and basketball codes. BNSC director of sport development, Peaceful Seleka, told Sport Monitor that it is...

  • P1m into volleyball league

    Mobilisation fees are budgeted at P567,840, with each of the 21 clubs receiving P21,840 each. The cost for league administration stands at P199,960, whilst prize money has been budgeted at P122,500 for the men's league and P110,500 is reserved...

  • Hobby launches Nogampe into judo stardom

    She is now rated as one of the best judokas in the country, and her hard work has booked her a ticket to Australia as a recipient of the Botswana National Sport Commission's Elite Scholarship. Speaking to MmegiSport from Australia, Nogampe said...

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