Judo to honour departed instructor

The late Itsubo (right) with Judo president, Estony van Heerden-Hattingh
The late Itsubo (right) with Judo president, Estony van Heerden-Hattingh

Botswana Judo Federation (BJF) will on October 31, honour their instructor, Sensei Keisuke Itsubo who passed away in an accident at Table Mountain in Cape Town over the weekend.

BJF coach, Sensei Kuapa Kgosipula told Mmegi Sport yesterday that the federation will hold a memorial service for Itsubo during World Judo Day.

He said the event would be held at Fairgrounds arena.

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Closure as pain lingers

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