New Chess President Faces Sponsorship Headache

Motlhokomedi Thabano (third from right) with his new committee
Motlhokomedi Thabano (third from right) with his new committee

KANYE: The new Botswana Chess Federation (BCF) president, Motlhokomedi Thabano has admitted he faces a tough task to try and get sponsors back on board after his election on Saturday.

Thabano, from Enpassent Chess Club, received 39 votes beating the other three presidential hopefuls, Kefilwe Miti of Orapa Club (17), Kenneth Boikhutshwane of Poisonous Snakes Club (10) and Cinky Boikanyo from Dynamic Club (7).

Thabano admitted that he comes at a time when major sponsors such as National Development Bank (NDB) and Morongwa Security have pulled out and it is an important assignment for him to convince them to come back.

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