IAAF fines BAA P100,000

Athletes in action. PIC. KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Athletes in action. PIC. KENNEDY RAMOKONE

The International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) has slapped the Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) with a $9,000 (nearly P100,000) fine for failure to take part at the 2019 World Relays.

The amount includes insurance cover and affiliation of $2,000 (P20,000).

Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) treasurer, Brian Mosweu said they were expecting the punishment from IAAF.

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