Moshupa Is Okavango Delta's Fastest Poler

Okavango Delta's fastest poler Nkeletsang Ralph Moshupa PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES
Okavango Delta's fastest poler Nkeletsang Ralph Moshupa PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES

MAUN: Nkeletsang 'Ralph' Moshupa from Jao Flats in the Okavango was on Saturday crowned the 'Okavango Delta’s fastest Poler' after winning the inaugural Nkashi Classic mokoro race.

Moshupa, 44, finished the 1.6km race in the shortest time of 13 minutes and 40 seconds. He beat 20-year-old Lasty Kedisa by a second after the young man did a time of 13 minutes and 41 seconds.

Grace Thaba, 26, became the fastest woman with a time of 16 minutes and 29 seconds. Seetsane ‘Sea Company’ Boitumelo aged 56 won the veteran category with a competitive time of 14 minutes and 37 seconds.

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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