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BNOC affiliates should choose wisely

BNOC Debate. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO
BNOC Debate. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The Botswana National Olympic Committee’s (BNOC) affiliates confront a decisive moment this coming weekend when they meet to choose a new Board to steer the ship until 2029.

Several positions are up for grabs but obviously the one that has attracted the most attention is that of president.

Three candidates, Ookeditse Malesu, Tshepo Sitale and Yarona Sharp think they have what it takes to drive the local Olympic committee’s Board forward.

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