Makwala gets BNSC nod over Amos
Thursday, April 07, 2016
But after a year in which Makwala reached the finals of the World Championships while Amos went out in the semi finals, the 400m runner is now in contention to win the BNSC Sportsperson of the Year award.
The Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) technical committee chairperson, Glody Dube told Mmegi Sport that both Amos and Makwala did well last year. However, what worked in Makwala’s favour was his exploits at the World Championships in China, which carried more points compared to Amos’ Diamond League win.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...