Over to you athletics

Helping hand: Makwala gets a fist pump from coach, Dipeba PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Helping hand: Makwala gets a fist pump from coach, Dipeba PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Athletics is, once more, expected to rescue a faltering Olympic Games campaign as the local athletes prepare for action on the track tomorrow.

After a week of action, there has been no joy for Botswana after swimmer, James Freeman, boxers, Mohammed Rajab Otukile and Keamogetse Kenosi, and weightlifter, Madgelene Moyengwa were eliminated at the first hurdle.

Botswana has set a medal target of two, and now all the hopes hinge on a familiar saviour; athletics. Athletics coach, Justice Dipeba told Mmegi Sport the team was doing fine and preparations are going well.

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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