Boxing Latest Code To Shun Women

The only woman who has been in the executive committee as secretary general, Irene Ntelamo suffered a 15-7 votes defeat to her male counterpart, Lefiri Moremi. As a compromise, delegates agreed to include one woman, Hlanganani Digwere in a non- decision making position as additional member.

Women in sport have expressed disappointment with the outcome of the election. Women and Sport Botswana (WASBO) Gaborone region chairperson, Keenese Katisenge told Monitor Sport that the ‘Think Sport, Think Male’ thinking still exists in society, even though there are some women who have proved themselves as athletes and sport leaders.