Doping needs our collective action

As such, we are now one step away from the shame of being labelled amongst the world’s worst offenders. This is a national embarrassment that demands an immediate, united response from every corner of our society. Pointing fingers is useless, we must all hold up our hands and play our part in the dealing with this matter.

To our government and the Botswana National Sports Commission (BNSC), the call is for the to adopt decisive leadership and investment attitude. Yes, funding increased testing is a burden, but as stated, those in the leadership must must shoulder it. This is not just a sporting expense, but an investment in our country’s integrity and global reputation. We need more than reactive funding. We need a proactive, well-funded national anti-doping education campaign and serious support for investigations to break the cartels infiltrating our sport, as warned.