Championships organisers turn to govt to raise P11million

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*Only P3 million raised
Although the 10th Africa Junior Championships Local Organising Committee (LOC) has raised only P3 million of the P11 million required to host the games, organisers are confident of meeting the shortfall.

LOC chairperson Solly Reikeletseng said the committee is looking to raise P2 million while a request for P6 million has been sent to the government.

Reikeletseng told a media conference in Gaborone on Monday that the committee is optimistic the required amount will be raised for the athletics competition that will take place next May.

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