Makwala pursues P40,000 for breaking records

Friday, March 05, 2021

Money matters: Makwala is chasing a claim of P40,000 for breaking continental records PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Former African champion, Isaac Makwala has approached the Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) in a bid to get P40,000 as payment for breaking continental records in 2014 and 2015.

The 2018 Commonwealth Games 400m gold medalist said he had inquired with BAA intending to receive his overdue incentive.

Local athletes receive P10,000 for breaking a regional record and P20,000 for setting new marks in African competitions.

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Makwala pursues P40,000 for breaking records

Former African champion, Isaac Makwala has approached the Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) in a bid to get P40,000 as payment for breaking continental records in 2014 and 2015.

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