PASSOBO Calls For All-Inclusive Access

PASSOBO held a commemoration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities last week PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
PASSOBO held a commemoration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities last week PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Paralympics Association of Botswana (PASSOBO) has proposed upgrading of Athletes’ Village in order for people with disabilities to also access it.

The facility was reopened on Tuesday after undergoing a revamp to the tune of P4.1 Million. Speaking to Sport Monitor during the commemoration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities last week, PASSOBO public relations officer Thuso Rrasetapa said they were pushing for Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) to upgrade the facility to allow access for people with disabilities.

“I proposed this before Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development (MYSC), Tumiso Rakgare, BNSC chairperson, Marumo Morule and BNSC chief executive officer, Tuelo Serufho. Judging from the mood, the proposal would see the light,” he said.

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