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Calistus Kolantsho
  • 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...

  • Vipers humble BDF Cats

    Vipers made one of the greatest comebacks to win a tightly contested match by a single goal. Cats started the match on a high note dominating the first three quarters and it seemed like they were heading for victory in an entertaining men’s clash....

  • BVF gears for Zone Six Beach Volleyball

    The Federation will also host the 2024 Africa Games qualifiers where countries will compete for two slots to represent Zone Six during the continental competition scheduled for Accra, Ghana in March.The qualifiers are slated for January 27 and 28...

  • Odds against northern softball players

    This week, the Botswana Softball Association (BSA) issued an invitation to players to report for training at the National Diamond in Gaborone and there are already complaints that players from far flung areas were finding it hard to respond to the...

  • Botswana using expired stadium certificates

    According to World Athletics, the Certification System has been developed in response to the need for better quality products in top-level competitions and the rapid developments in athletics equipment.“It also recognises the growing trend towards...

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