Athletics massage therapist dropped

On duty: Molefhe massages Amantle Montsho
On duty: Molefhe massages Amantle Montsho

There is tension between the Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) and the Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) after athletics massage therapist, Kabo Molefhe was dropped from the Olympics team. Two physiotherapists, Onalenna Kenosi and Sithabile Machao are now in charge of the team.

According to information reaching Mmegi Sport, the Local Organising Committee (LOC) medical committee’s idea was to increase the number of physiotherapists and not to drop the massage therapist.

“Athletics was complaining that their athletes are prone to injuries and it would be better if the massage therapist was supported by physiotherapists. They wanted more physiotherapists. Molefhe has always been with the team,” a source said.

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