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Calistus Kolantsho
  • Karate's interim spokesperson quits

    In a brief letter addressed to interim president, Keorapetse Mogopodi, Tubego appreciated the experience he had gained during his time as part of the committee. Tubego chaired a recent Special General Meeting (SGM) where a motion of no confidence was...

  • Tebogo nominated for Laureus award

    He has been selected for the award along side Julian Alfred (athletics- Saint Lucia), Summer Mcintosh (swimming-Canada), Victor Wembanyam (basketball-France), Lamine Yamal (football-Spain) and Bayer 04 Leverkusen men's football team (Germany)....

  • Tshenyego non-committal on BNOC future

    Tshenyego is keeping his cards close to his chest when asked about his intentions. He did not confirm if he would step down or seek re-election. He said he would not engage regarding elections until the opening of the nomination period. “You...

  • Budget forces BNSC to trim team

    Initially, the games were scheduled to take place from June 6-15 but the games will now be held from July 4-13. Speaking to MmegiSport, BNSC director sport development, Peaceful Seleka, said they have decided to drop football (boys), volleyball...

  • Young Gondo carves own path in the waters

    The future also looks bright, with Takundanashe Gondo amongst the emerging talent to drive the sport forward. There are other notable young swimmers, Adrian Robinson and Maxine Egner, who are currently based overseas. Gondo is proving that he has a...

  • Kenosi returns as a Professional Boxer

    Kenosi made history when she became the first Motswana female boxer to qualify for Olympics for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. She was also the first boxer to earn her Olympics berth. Diamond Boxing Club manager and Scud Missile Promotions owner, Thuso...

  • Netball players jet off to Singapore

    The two players will be in Singapore until March 25, 2025. Gontho plays for BDF Cats where she excelled in playing in different positions such as Wing Defence (WD), Goal Defence (GD) and Center (C).She told SportMonitor before her departure that she...

  • School Sport earmarked for second term

    School sport was abruptly halted in 2019 due to a standoff between teachers and the Ministry of Basic Education over allowances. Following the recent Sport Pitso, where School Sport was on the agenda, the Minister of Sport and Arts, Jacob Kelebeng,...

  • The twin kick to stardom

    At some point, I was confused when the other one finished competing, and then all of a sudden, there was an identical figure competing on another mat. The Ramotswa-born brothers have similar builds and demeanours. I wondered, how is it possible? I...

  • World Athletics Relays Bid committee's trip to Botswana postponed

    The Committee was expected to have landed in Gaborone today for inspection of facilities that include the National Stadium and accommodation facilities, amongst others. The Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) has submitted a bid to host the 2026...

  • Botswana aims for a first with World Relays bid

    If the bid is successful, Botswana will become the first African country to host the track and field global competition. The World Athletics Council will announce the bid winner on March 24, 2025. The relays are a qualifier for the World Athletics...

  • Judokas plead for more competitions after Africa Open struggle

    Eighty women from 19 countries attended the championship. Modise lost at the semi-finals and lost again in a fight for the bronze medal, to finish in position five. Nogampe lost at the quarter-finals and lost again in the repecharge round, to finish...

  • Crisis hit BOKA delivers successful tournament

    The tournament was the first leg for the senior national team selection that will compete at the upcoming 2025 Africa Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games taking place in Windhoek, Namibia from July 4-13. BOKA vice president-technical,...

  • Sport’s fingers crossed over P7bn share

    The Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) finance committee chairperson, Enoch Mushango, has said the ministry's budget will depend on how sport and arts are prioritised. He said if the two are priorities, then they do not expect a cut, but...

  • Otshabeng enjoys early American squash journey

    She pursued squash from the age of nine at an elementary school in Gaborone after an invitation from a friend. By then squash was a new sport in her school and they wanted to try it out. Otshabeng is now at St Lawrence University in New York under...

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