Half-marathon aims to give Palapye athletes exposure
Friday, April 21, 2017
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Going to Palapye: Marathon runners will complete in the half marathon in Palapye
One of the marathon organisers, Moagi Rahube said the purpose of the marathon is to grow athletics, which has been lagging behind in the village while at national level, there has been significant progress.
Rahube said the race will provide exposure to athletes who otherwise do not have such platforms like their counterparts in areas like Gaborone. He said they are working with Palapye Athletics Club adding the event was sanctioned by the Botswana Athletics Association (BAA).
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