GC Mayor�s Marathon seek IAAF recognition

Speaking at a press briefing in Gaborone this week, BNSC chairperson, Solly Reikeletseng said the Commission has advised the organisers to engage the BAA to ensure that the event is of required standards so it could be added to the IAAF calendar of events. He further said blossoming marathon help in improving the country’s economy through sport tourism hence the need to seek international recognition.

“As the BNSC, we are tasked with growing sport in the country. We are also tasked with helping grow the economy through sports. A marathon is a perfect opportunity and if everything is done right, it would pay dividends. We should make sure that the marathon is accredited with IAAF; we have already talked with BAA. They (organisers) should not worry about numbers now but to see that the marathon is of required standards. We (BNSC) will duly support you (organisers) at all costs,” he said.