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Calistus Kolantsho
  • Stage set for Nihon karate training camp

    The camp is organised by Nihon Karate Kyokai-Botswana. It will be conducted by JKA Sub-Saharan regional director, Sensei Daniel Gombe (6th Dan Black Belt). Speaking to Sport Monitor, Nihon Karate Kyokai-Botswana acting chief instructor, Sensei Keone...

  • Onyadile, 14, bags Botswana Ladies Open title

    The 14-year-old received a cash prize of P5, 000 for teeing off competition. However, she missed out on being included in the World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR) by two shorts. The Botswana Ladies Open tournament, which started on Friday and ended on...

  • Mhotsha to tee-off at Botswana Ladies Open

    Mhotsha will be at the Stanbic Bank Gaborone Golf Club for the Botswana Ladies Open tournament. Invited as a guest of honour, Mhotsha decided to make it extra special by stepping on the tee-box and taking the first shot. She told MmegiSport that it...

  • BNSC grant remains stagnant at P161m

    BNSC communications manager, Anderson Nlisana, told MmegiSport that a stagnant grant places limitations on the BNSC's ability to undertake critical projects within its facilities. “For example, essential rapid maintenance in stadiums is...

  • Karate divisions widen

    Ryushin-Kan will host a tournament at BOKA hall, whilst Kofukan is organising the SSKB Open. Ryushin-Kan is a BOKA member in good standing, whilst Kofukan was recently expelled from the mother body. BOKA president, Mpho Bakwadi, has thrown the book...

  • Volleyball affiliates press BVF for a meeting

    The affiliates have submitted a report to the BVF titled ‘Concerns Regarding BVF Operations and Governance’, which provides observations regarding governance, financial transparency, communication breakdown, lack of proper planning, and...

  • Amos delays return, pursues coaching course

    In 2022, the Olympic Silver medallist was suspended for three years after testing positive for a banned substance and was due to return to the track this year with his eyes on next month's World Championships in Tokyo. Amos told MmegiSport that...

  • Multitudes turn up for BDF Half Marathon

    According to statistics, 2,000 runners registered for the race, including both local professional runners and those from other countries. The marathon was held under the theme ‘Healthy Steps, Stronger Communities’. It aimed to promote wellness,...

  • Netball teams gear up for Africa Cup

    The Botswana Netball Association (BONA) had failed to send the teams to the competition that was held in Namibia due to financial challenges. As a result, the previous executive committee came under fire from the Botswana National Sport Commission...

  • Netball appointments raise eyebrows

    Botswana Netball Association (BONA) has appointed Martha Mosoahle-Samm as a senior women's team head coach, and Neo Dema took the men’s position. According to information reaching MmegiSport, the appointment did not follow procedure, as the...

  • Tisang in dreamland after Tokyo qualification

    After missing out on Budapest 2023 and Paris 2024, the athlete believed that stamping a ticket to Tokyo was possible. On August 9, Tisang, at the ripe age of 30, powered through the finish line in 48.42s to qualify for his first World Athletics...

  • National Stadium partly ready for use—BNSC

    The venue has been closed to allow for upgrades, particularly on the track in preparation for next year's World Relays, which Botswana hosts. The stadium was due to open to the public in September, but Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC)...

  • Boxing receives P500, 000 subvention

    This was revealed by the outgoing BoBA president, Gilbert Khunwane, at the weekend elective Annual General Meeting (AGM).He informed affiliates that boxing remains in tier two according to the Botswana National Sport Association (BNSC) scoring...

  • Cheetahs edge Hogs to claim rugby trophy

    It all started with the women’s team beating Gaborone Hogs 5-0, while the men’s side came in to seal the deal by winning 22-15. During the men’s final, Cheetahs showed grit and determination to upset Hogs by outscoring the hosts at Touchdown...

  • Swimming uproar over P130,000 legal fees

    An affiliate sued the BSSA, Stingrays Swimming Club, which had used part of its budget for legal fees. Stingrays took BSSA to court over the refusal to issue clearance letters for the club's swimmers. “Stingrays took us to court, we defended...

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