BWF takes wrestling to primary schools holds

SELEBI-PHIKWE: Botswana Wrestling Federation president Moagi Sharp has said that the coaching clinic that was recently held in Selebi-Phikwe was meant to help introduce the sport in local primary schools.

Sharp said during the event they managed to train 40 teachers who would in turn teach students at the respective schools.

“The attendance was pleasing and it was the second wrestling event to be held here,” said Moagi.  He also added that even though they managed to hold the event they also faced some challenges as the Botswana National Sports Council released a grant of P200,000 very late.

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