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Calistus Kolantsho
  • No ‘Italian job’ for boxers

    The team was set to leave for Italy's Busto Arsizio tomorrow. However, the change sees the team forgoing the qualifiers to instead focus on the African Games. BoBA president, Gilbert Khunwane told Mmegi that changes were made due to overlapping...

  • Neglected Francistown stadium takes centre stage

    An hour before kickoff, groundsmen had an arduous task of clearing an overgrown grass inside the pitch area. The once-vibrant stadium has fallen into a state of neglect, with overgrown grass even surrounding the pitch (non-playing area). It was also...

  • Chess consultative meeting postponed

    BCF spokesperson, Goitsemodimo Makgatle told Sport Monitor that the consultative meeting is part of the calendar of events, but they could not proceed with it due to the unstable condition the Federation finds itself in.“The chess community is...

  • Rakgare instructs Motor Sport to sort out its mess

    “Motor Sport, we cannot ignore that your house is not in order. Do something about that as a matter of urgency.There have been so many concerns from sport lovers; we have been reading from newspapers that sporting codes such as motor sport, chess,...

  • Pressure, coaches force athletes to dope - study

    Professor Tshepang Tshube from the Department of Sport Science at the University of Botswana led the study, which encompassed Botswana, Papua New Guinea, and Zambia.The study, titled, 'Anti-Doping Education and Consideration/Intention of Using...

  • Karate awaits African Games green light

    Karate is one of the codes that are non-Olympic qualifiers at the Games including judo, hockey, beach volleyball, volleyball, boxing, basketball (3x3), chess, cricket, football, rugby, swimming, taekwondo, and weightlifting.BOKA has received an...

  • Darts in financial dire straits

    Under the BNSC funding model, darts occupy tier four, the lowest tier, attracting minimal financial support. BODA currently receives an annual grant of P50,000 from the commission. Thato Maphorisa, the association's spokesperson, told MmegiSport...

  • Chess war far from over

    During the SGM, an interim committee was appointed, which informed the executive committee about the outcome of the meeting. The executive committee confirmed receiving a report from the interim committee. The friction came ahead of the first leg of...

  • Jack, Chiswaniso bag regional title

    They won the four-day championship by beating the pair of Ainadino Martinho and Jorge Monjane of Mozambique 2-0 (21-17, 21-19) in a highly contested final on Saturday.Jack and Chiswaniso stepped into final game beaming with confidence after winning...

  • Olyn’s slow speed reveals the sleeping giant in her

    For the towering Police Netball Club player, her slow moves are her best arsenal. This is a technique she has relied upon throughout her netball career, as it often allows her time to make calculative moves and calm down the game. In an interview...

  • Cheerleading kicks year on a high

    Dubbed the 'cheer clinic', the event is set for February 8-11 in Gaborone. The BCF spokesperson, Tirelo Ditshipi told MmegiSport that a team of four coaches led by Ruben River was initially on a tour to South Africa. Rivera boosts over 15...

  • Deposed chess committee fights back

    Chess hit unexpected turbulence last year when the BCF affiliates expressed disquiet over the Mooketsi Segaise-led committee. A motion of no confidence was passed on the committee this week, but a legal battle could now be on the cards.One of the...

  • Chess committee booted out

    Only BCF clubs with paid up membership participated at the meeting. Mooketsi Segaise and his executive committee found themselves with their backs against the wall in a move that could see them leave mid way their term of office due to end next year....

  • Botswana relay team member faces doping ban

    Information reaching Mmegi Online is that the athlete (names withheld) was part of the team that competed at the 2023 Budapest World Athletics Championships and was expected to travel with the team to the 2024 World Athletics Relays in Bahamas.The...

  • Moyo out to end SA softball dominance

    The continental qualification games are to be played in Mokopane, Limpopo Province from February 26 until March 3. Speaking to SportMonitor during the team's training session held at the National Diamond over the weekend, Moyo said the target is...

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