Athletics' talent conveyor belt jams up

Friday, September 18, 2020

Rare talent: Sibanda is a product of the School of Excellence

Botswana has a remarkable record of churning out prodigious athletics talent. However, of late the conveyor belt that has delivered countless stars appears to have jammed, Staff Writer, CALISTUS KOLANTSHO observes

Athletics has been widely recognised for an unmatched development programme. The Centre of School of Excellence (CSE) at Good Hope Secondary School has always been a beacon of hope, where athletics is nurtured.

It is where the likes of Baboloki Thebe and Karabo Sibanda honed their skills. Today, Bernard Olesitse is the only notable talent at the centre. The departure of Mogomotsi Otsetswe from the centre spelt doom for athletics development.

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Athletics' talent conveyor belt jams up

Botswana has a remarkable record of churning out prodigious athletics talent. However, of late the conveyor belt that has delivered countless stars appears to have jammed, Staff Writer, CALISTUS KOLANTSHO observes

The projects magazine in collaboration with Stanbic bank launched the future of mining summit 2024

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Mahalapye suspected copper cable thief nabbed

TAFIC targets top four finish

Selefu

Selefu

Repatriation underway for seven SA Pilgrims

Stakeholders must step up veggie supply