The new leader won a tightly contested race over the weekend, with the first round of voting ending with a tie, 12 votes each. Affiliates had to go for a second round of voting where Bantsi emerged victorious with a single vote, ending the stalemate...
Mensah, who is the Ghana Rugby Federation's (GRF) president, announced his interest to contest for the presidency on Tuesday. Mensah was nominated by the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation to run for president.He has been president of the GRF...
Over the weekend, the trend continued during the BTC Francistown Marathon activation held at the Fairscape, Fairgrounds. The activation was organised by the Fearless Fitness Club while the other set of the activation was held in Tonota.Fearless...
Seetso was in his element this weekend beating Hugh Winter of Australia, 6-1, 6-2 to win the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Potchefstroom J100 tournament.He reached the finals following a 6-3 6-4 win over Gur Trakhtenberg of Israel. Botswana...
In 2012, the race was adopted by Diacore Botswana and participation has grown from 2,000 athletes to over 10,000. Diacore Marathon race manager, Tshepiso Baipidi told Mmegi Sport that celebrating 10 years is no small feat. “We normally have a theme...
National team coach and Kenosi's club coach, Thebe Setlalekgosi said the boxer had welfare issues that she was dealing with.“I totally agree with the concerns that she raised, the main issue being accommodation and the national team camp that...
The two athletes, Tsaone Sebele and Oarabile Tshosa were roped into the team as reserves after Motlatsi Rante and Thomphang Basele picked some minor injuries during training.According to information reaching Mmegi Sport, Sebele and Tshosa were...
Lion’s Den chairperson, Tumelo Lotlaamoreng, through the letter, accused Oitebetse of 'indiscipline and maladministration'. “Therefore a conclusion has been reached that an investigation be carried out to establish the true vision of what...
The Lion’s Den Athletics Club sprinter pushed hard to beat veteran sprinter Loungo Matlhaku to win the women’s 100m heat, recording a personal best (PB) of 11.87.It has been a steady journey on the track for Moloi who started running when she was...
The World Athletics Championships are slated for Budapest on August 19. The African Games have been postponed to next year after the host country, Ghana failed to meet the deadline.Ndori pulled a surprise during the World Athletics Championships that...
The Olympics styled competition, which is supported by the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC), is set to become Botswana’s biggest multi-sport festival for businesses and bring athletics mirroring the success of the Dubai corporate games....
But two local Latin dancers, Kesego Lopang and her partner, Prince Kesupetswe have strong belief in the art and they have reached the top level after turning professional. Latin dance has a long history after the style was introduced at the Blackpool...
The competition is expected to attract 420 players drawn from South Africa. The academy made its first appearance at the junior championships in 2022. The team won one gold medal through the Under-11 girls’ team and four bronze medals. The...
Former BAA president, Moses Bantsi has thrown his name in the hat to tackle incumbent, Paphane Botlhale who is seeking re-election. Bantsi, together with his vice president, the late Roland Masalila and secretary-general, Legojane Kebaitse left their...
BTA has introduced a junior tennis programme that targets Under-10, 12 and 14 players. The programme is active in Gaborone, Molepolole, Maun, Francistown, Mahalapye, Masunga, Selebi-Phikwe, Orapa and Serowe under Re Ba Bona Ha. BTA president, Oatsi...