Integrity Unit flags Botswana over doping
Friday, January 30, 2026 | 480 Views |
Botswana has seen an increase in the number of athletes testing positive. PIC:KENNEDY RAMOKONE
According to the latest December 2025 AIU classifications, Botswana is now in Category B.
National Federations (NFs) are categorised annually by the AIU Board in three different categories: A, B, and C, according to the level of doping risk to the sport.
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