Funding threatens Bakwadi's Olympic dream

Ofentse Bakwadi
Ofentse Bakwadi

Talented karateka, Ofentse Bakwadi’s 2020 Olympic Games dream faces an uncertain future as he battles to raise funds that will enable him to compete at the biggest global sporting showpiece.

At the moment, the former African champion has spent more than P250, 000 attending Karate 1 (K1) tournaments, training camps and on preparations in general.

Bakwadi told Mmegi Sport that he launched a sponsorship campaign a few months ago, but the reaction from potential sponsors has been poor. 

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