BOKA off the mark with first tourney

Off the mark: Thato Malunga (in red) sends a kick to opponent Baone Radiposo during BOKA's first tournament of the year on Saturday. PIC: KABO MPAETONA
Off the mark: Thato Malunga (in red) sends a kick to opponent Baone Radiposo during BOKA's first tournament of the year on Saturday. PIC: KABO MPAETONA

The beleaguered Botswana Karate Association (BOKA) held a selection tournament for kata and kumite styles for various age categories over the weekend, with Thato Malunga and Ofentse Bakwadi once again dominating.

The tournament held at the University of Botswana (UB) student centre was the first in months following internal bickering within the association. The second leg will be held in Francistown on March 7, with the final stage in Gaborone on March 21.  The three events will be used as selection tournaments for Zone VI and All Africa Games.  

BOKA interim president, David Mathe said the tournament was supposed to be held at the end of last year, but they were not able to host hence it was staged this year. 

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