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Calistus Kolantsho
  • Table Tennis embarks on facilities tour

    The inspection will be carried out at the Botho University, Ave Maria, and Game City roof top. According to information reaching SportMonitor, the inspection comes at a time when the Botswana Table Tennis Association (BTTA) is planning to launch...

  • Swimming hosts successful national championships

    Things have now turned around as evident by the successful hosting of the 18th edition of BSSA National championships over four days at the University of Botswana (UB) pool.The BSSA president, Kgaotsang Matthews, told SportMonitor that she was...

  • Barefooted rugby girls defy odds

    During the semi and final match, Popagano JSS in Sepopa village in the Okavango region donned yellow jerseys with black stripes, along with black shorts and a trim of white. The kit was a donation from the Botswana Rugby Union (BRU). For their other...

  • Badminton crisis reaches boiling point

    The executive committee reported Bogatsu to the police for contravening the Cybercrime and Computer-Related Crimes Act. The sequence of events started on February 11 when members of the executive committee passed a motion of no confidence against...

  • Motswagole voted into Commonwealth exco

    Motswagole described the appointment as a significant development for the sport in Botswana, adding that it comes with more responsibility and recognition. “I am hopeful that this appointment will have an impact on the growth and development of...

  • Surprise omissions in softball team

    The 17-men squad is without prominent names such as Kefilwe Kenosi, Unaswi Gudu, and Karabo Motsholathebe. The technical team has bolstered the defence by roping in four pitchers, with the pitching department including Kagiso Mogale, a two-time World...

  • Mosutha scoops Blitz Chess Championships title

    The championships, which were held on Saturday at University of Botswana, were sponsored by Courier Afrique Ltd to the tune of P10, 000.Mosutha made a strong comeback after losing to Thuso Mpene and Sebetela Gaasite to scoop the title with a score of...

  • UB Rhinos claim Savage Women’s 7s Cup

    Rhinos lifted the trophy accompanied by a P3, 000 cheque and gold medals after beating Popagano 22-5. Popagano travelled back to Sepopa village P2, 000 richer and the third position went to BDF Cheetahs who were rewarded with P1, 000. Rhinos...

  • Multi-talented Ratlhogo in seamless transition

    Over the weekend, she displayed her skills on the netball court, entering a highly contested match between her team, Police, and long-time rivals BDF Cats.Ratlhogo entered the match as a goal shooter (GS) in the last quarter, containing Cats and...

  • Swimming adopts new constitution

    The BSSA president, Kgaotsang Mathews, highlighted that this step now allows the constitution to undergo scrutiny by the Registrar of Societies for final approval, marking its activation."The new constitution seeks to align with the BNSC model...

  • Basil Club gears for hockey tournament

    This association oversees hockey in the greater Tshwane area, including Pretoria and its surroundings.The competition commences today (Friday) and concludes on Monday. Basil's chairperson, Thoriso Bogwasi, expressed the players' readiness to...

  • Bowls budget P500, 000 for Africa States Tournament

    He said the sponsorship is a testament by the company to support sport development and promote of lawn bowls in Botswana. BBA has been granted the rights to host the event, which is one of the most prestigious lawn bowls event on the continent. The...

  • Mpene pulls shocker during chess selection

    Mpene is amongst eight male players set to compete from February 29 to March 3 for coveted slots in the 2024 national team.Despite coaching himself, he keeps abreast of the game through online matches featuring grandmasters. Mpene found himself...

  • Police comeback to punish BDF Cats

    They made a strong comeback dominating the last quarter and winning it with a 18-6 score after making some changes in the scoring cycle. However, BDF Cats fought hard in the first three quarters only to fall short when it mattered the most. The two...

  • Sport poised for bumper budget increase

    The proposed budget allocations come at a time when sport is bracing for a packed calendar with the African Games, World Relays, Olympics qualifiers, and the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on the horizon.The proposed funding for the Ministry of Youth,...

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