Ex-karateka wins fencing competition

Fencing action PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Fencing action PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Former karateka, Koketso Masena is the new seibra weapon fencing champion after beating defending champion, Laone Selejang during the National Championships held in Gaborone on Saturday.

The Botswana Amateur Fencing Society (BAFS) competition, held at Ditshupo Hall, saw Masena come up against multi gold medal winner, Selejang of Tlokweng Fencing Club.

After the close contest,  Masena admitted the bout was difficult as he was battling with masters from the pools until the final. He said he managed to beat fencers who taught him the sport, which is a huge achievement, that would inspire him. He said in the past he had to settle for either bronze or silver.

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