Enraged athletes slam �disorganised� BAA

Nonofo Magodielo throwing a Discus during the BAA Championships held in Francistown over the weekend PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG
Nonofo Magodielo throwing a Discus during the BAA Championships held in Francistown over the weekend PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG

FRANCISTOWN: Athletes were left seething after what they termed a poorly organised National Championships, which the Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) held at the Francistown Sports Complex on Saturday.

Athletes involved in field events felt they were neglected as the BAA focused on track events. Enraged high jumper, Kabelo Kgosiemang said athletes had to fend for themselves and set up high jump equipment, after they discovered the initial BAA arrangement did not meet IAAF standards.

He said they were not given the schedule and were called to get ready for their session at 10am, but only started their event at 4pm.

Editor's Comment
Gov’t must rectify recognition of Khama as Kgosi

While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....

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