Commonwealth Games torch headed for Botswana

Friday, January 17, 2014

The Glasgow 2014 Queen's Baton Relay will arrive in Botswana, the 34th of its 71 Commonwealth destinations, at the end of this month, the Botswana National Olympics Committee (BNOC) has announced in a statement.

President Ian Khama will welcome the baton on the January 30 2014 at the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport on its arrival from Namibia. Botswana will provide an integral link when it welcomes the baton as it travels on one of the most engaging relays in Botswana. The Queen's Baton Relay is a traditional curtain raiser to the Commonwealth Games and symbolises the coming together of all member nations in preparation for the four-yearly festival of sport and culture.

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Commonwealth Games torch headed for Botswana

The Glasgow 2014 Queen's Baton Relay will arrive in Botswana, the 34th of its 71 Commonwealth destinations, at the end of this month, the Botswana National Olympics Committee (BNOC) has announced in a statement.

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