Fencing parries out of obscurity

New in the game: Fencing recently became the 35th BNSC affiliate
New in the game: Fencing recently became the 35th BNSC affiliate

Fencing, a relatively unknown sport in Botswana, last week emerged from its cocoon to become the Botswana National Sports Council’s (BNSC) 35th affiliate.

The Botswana Amateur Fencing Society (BAFS) president, Gaolatwe Modongo said they are ready to take the sport to the people.

Fencing has existed since 2008, but it was only last week that the sport officially joined the mainstream as its membership was ratified at the BNSC ordinary general meeting.

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