A seven-month saga concluded on Wednesday when the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) chose not to appeal against the decision of Anti-Doping Norway (Adno) that the player was faultless. But the landmark case has highlighted the risks to footballers of...
TAFISA is the leading international Sport for All association, with more than 260 members in over 150 countries on all continents. The organisation enjoys strong relationships with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), United Nations (UN), and...
Itsubo was a Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteer (JOCV) who had been working to develop judo in Botswana. He was highly regarded in the local sporting community, as evidenced by the naming of the national judo dojo in his honour. One student...
In under a month, All Kasi will again be right in the eyes and faces of millions of television viewers across Africa as the local clothing brand takes its rightful place amongst the official 24 kit suppliers at the Africa Cup of Nations finals.The...
Zebras coach, Morena Ramoreboli, on Tuesday announced his final squad but the talented trio could only make the reserve list.Kgaswane's talent is undoubted, but he has never made the Zebras shirt his own, whilst Mangolo enjoyed a run in the team...
The provisional list has sparked debate, with familiar faces missing. MmegiSport Correspondent KABELO BORANABI assesses the selection, with a closer look at the goalkeeping department (BLURB) Kabelo Dambe was the third-choice keeper in 2012 at 21,...
With just three points off the summit, Bafana Ba Letswai (Boys of the Salt) arrive in the capital knowing that the mathematics of the title race still tilt firmly in their favour, a right they have deservedly earned. Their campaign took off like a...
The announcement will precede the team's final training camp. Botswana will return to the competition, to be held in Malawi, after missing the 2024 edition due to financial constraints. The Africa Netball Cup, which will be staged from December 8...
His side took their winless run to three games over the weekend with a 0-0 draw against Orapa United in an FNB Premiership match played at the GU Stadium on Saturday evening.The result means Chiefs have only won twice in the last eight games, and...
The one-time league champions returned to the top fold this season but they are struggling to get out of the relegation zone.Over the weekend, they put a spirited display in a 0-0 draw against Township Rollers in the FNB Premiership match played at...
The prestigious regional event will take place in September 2026, bringing together the finest aquatic athletes from more than 13 SADC nations. Expected to attract over 300 elite swimmers, 70+ officials, and hundreds of supporters, the Championships...
The announcement was scheduled for yesterday, but was postponed following the death of Botswana Football Association (BFA) national executive member, Keleeme Bahakgametse. In a statement yesterday evening, the BFA indicated that the squad...
The event, which drew a strong crowd of supporters, coaches, and sporting officials, reaffirmed the growing strength and appeal of boxing in Botswana. The championships featured bouts across multiple weight categories, with each match displaying...
Spanners were thrown into the works after a motion of no confidence was passed on the Tsoseletso Magang-led executive committee in August. Over the weekend, George Keotsene was voted as the new president, pulling an 8-7 victory over former vice...
The result was a disappointment for both sides considering that Calendar Stars had to play with 10 men for the better part of the game following Bruce Gurere’s red card.The game was played at the Francistown Council Stadium on Sunday.In a post...
The athlete accused the office of corruption and switching athletes' results. She claimed that some athletes tested positive for banned substances; instead of being slapped with a suspension, they were given a warning. “There are athletes who...
She accuses the national anti-doping office of manipulating results and taking bribes from athletes.Murangi said some athletes receive a warning, whilst others are suspended for similar offences.“Our system is corrupt, athletes who dope are...
The Mantshwabisi 300km Desert Race, which is the sixth and final round of the 2025 BORRC, is the country’s only car racing competition. This is a race no team can bluff their way through, from racing's birthplace. The route is savage, the dunes...
A reserved individual, she began her chess career at the young age of six, when it started as a hobby.“I have never liked any other sport. I only had an eye for chess because it teaches life skills, such as strategising and patience," she...
According to the world governing body, the award recognises a Member Federation that has distinguished itself in its accomplishments throughout the year, and as a result, positively contributed to the growth and the profile of the sport.In a...
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