BNOC pushes for autonomous anti-doping office

Seeking autonomy: BNOC wants an independent doping authority PIC: GETTY IMAGES
Seeking autonomy: BNOC wants an independent doping authority PIC: GETTY IMAGES

The Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) is making efforts to convince government to set up an autonomous anti-doping office at an annual cost of P4 million.

BNOC chief executive officer, Tuelo Serufho said it was imperative for the anti-doping office to be independent from BNOC and Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development (MYSC).

“I would say for a small office and a bit of an increase on testing, it will cost P4 million annually, as a start,” Serufho said.

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