First Karate Training Session Flops

Botswana Karate Association (BOKA) spokesperson, Isaiah Ramontshonyane says they are disappointed by the turnout at the weekend's training sessions PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Botswana Karate Association (BOKA) spokesperson, Isaiah Ramontshonyane says they are disappointed by the turnout at the weekend's training sessions PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

The Botswana Karate Association (BOKA) organised a kumite training session at BOKA Dojo on Saturday.

The training was a flop as less than 20 junior athletes attended the event, conducted by national team coach, Sensei Christopher Ponatshego.

BOKA spokesperson, Isaiah Ramontshonyane said they were shocked by the poor attendance. He said they had expected 50 senior athletes and 50 junior athletes to attend the training. He said they thought karatekas would grab the opportunity with both hands because they have not been training due to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic.

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