Chess Sensation Clinches Elite Scholarship

Besa Masaiti
Besa Masaiti

PALAPYE: Botswana chess sensation, Besa Masaiti has landed a Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC) tertiary elite scholarship for further studies and chess skills at Texas, United States of America.

The reigning national champion and perennial national team player was recognised for her abundant chess talent and academic prowess in the past Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE).

For a player who endured a hectic schedule traversing the globe competing in top chess tournaments and sacrificing academics time, Masaiti outdid herself achieving coveted 48 points in the BGCSE examinations. 

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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