Judo and karate rake in medals

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The Botswana Judo Federation and Ryushin-Kan karate teams brought home a total of 40 medals from different competitions held over the weekend in South Africa.

Ryushin-Kan brought home seven gold medals, five silver and 12 bronze medals from individual events. The style bagged two gold, two silver and other two bronze medals in team event.

Sensei Isaiah Ramontshonyana said the team could have brought home more medals, but unfortunately they missed the first day of the Ryushin-Kan Africa Championships. Ramontshonyana explained they had encountered some logistical challenges at the Tlokweng border and were forced to return and leave the next day after they had sorted out their documentation.

Editor's Comment
Oh what a State funeral!

That rare sight deserves heartfelt praise, not only for President Duma Boko and his administration, but also for the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), the Mogae family, and the entire country.President Boko’s decision to grant a full state funeral to a man who belonged to a rival party was a mark of true statesmanship. He recognised that national leadership carries a weight that belongs to the whole...

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