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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,...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

The incumbent, Gilbert Khunwane, faces a stiff challenge from Irene Ntelamo, Dirang Thipe and Lechedzani Master Luza. MmegiSport Staff Writer CALISTUS KOLANTSHO unpacks the promises that the four candidates have put forward in their bid to win the...

The two sides will line up at the Touch Down ground tomorrow at 4pm. Hogs are eyeing a sixth title, and the side enjoyed a dominant semi-final win by beating Canon Jaguars 25-15 at the same venue last week.Hogs, the most decorated side in the...

Kelebeng said the ministry will focus on the welfare of athletes, coaches, caretaker coaches, teacher coaches, and game officials. He told MmegiSport that MoSA will confine itself to only dealing within that scope and not delve into the conditions of...

Letswee told Mmegi in an interview that he graduated in July and that he is now a niche group of global professionals in the highly specialised field. He said the qualification also signals Botswana’s growing capacity to address complex...

A statement from the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) acting CEO, Makuke Makuku, stated the launch will still be held at the Lobatse Sport Complex.The postponement comes on the complaints from teacher unions over how the build up to the...

Whilst the suspension was initially presented as a temporary measure due to budgetary constraints, it has persisted, impacting talent development and Botswana's sporting legacy. Teachers unions, the Botswana Sectors of Educators Trade Union...

The World Athletics Council awarded the right to host the World Athletics Relays to Botswana, and the competition will be held on May 2 to 3, 2026. Speaking to MmegiSport, the Local Organising Committee (LOC) vice chairperson, Oabona Theetso, said...