Is Botswana reaping the fruits of hosting?

Friday, May 15, 2020

Major event: Botswana hosted the Africa Youth Games in 2014

In 2014, before the eyes of an awe-struck continent, Botswana organised a seamless Africa Youth Games, which brought together 54 nations. The feat was replicated three years, and notch higher, later when the blue black and white nation brought the world to Gaborone for the Netball World Youth Cup. But has the country reaped the benefits of becoming a hosting hub, asks Staff Writer, MQONDISI DUBE

Hundred of athletes and officials from across the continent, were welcomed by thumping sounds from local musicians during the official opening of the Africa Youth Games at the National Stadium.

Fireworks lit the Gaborone skies on May 22, as the country prepared to host its biggest sporting tournament.

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