BNOC meets in London over Montsho issue

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LONDON: The Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) yesterday convened an urgent meeting in London over the absence of Amantle Montsho's personal trainer at the competition.

Montsho told a local radio station yesterday that she was without a personal trainer, reportedly left behind due to visa complications. BNOC chief executive officer (CEO), Tuelo Serufho told Mmegi Sport that they were meeting and would issue a media statement on the matter later.

Montsho, together with two others, Isaac Makwala and Nijel Amos are under the tutelage of Mogomotsi Otsetswe, one of the most qualified coaches in the country. He possesses a Diploma in Track and Field Coaching. He has also done IAAF Level one and /two coaching courses. However, Montsho's personal trainer was absent in London, giving rise to speculation that she could have done better than a fourth place finish if the coach had been present.Montsho could only finish fourth, one place outside a podium finish.

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