Heroic welcome for Commonwealth Youth Games team

Brian Galelemogwe won bronze for boxing in a bout where he faced an opponent from Bahamas. A mixed relay team that comprised Phodiso Rampa, Rose Sanane, Mothusi Boitshwarelo and Oarabile Tshosa bagged a bronze in the 4x200m race while James Freeman was the swimmer who finished third in the 1,500m freestyle. The acting Minister of Youth, Sport and Culture Development, Kefentse Mzwinila said the team should be motivated and government was committed in making sure that they come back as medallists.

“Most of our athletes finished in the finals which was an indication that we sent a strong team. Our cyclists who were competing for the first time at this stage also did well. Getting into the final is not easy. It also shows that we prepared them well and supported them well,” he said. Mzwinila said being able to win a swimming medal as a landlocked country at the highest level of competition against powerhouses in swimming is testimony that various stakeholders are doing something right.