Karate criticises awards selection

Friday, November 06, 2020

The Botswana Karate Association (BOKA) president, Tshepho Bathai has come out guns blazing against the Botswana Sport Awards saying they are predetermined.

His reaction follows the announcement of the awards nominees this week.

Karate did not submit names to the adjudication committee for consideration. Bathai told Mmegi Sport they have their own reservations about the awards. “We have our own reservations and we believe they are predetermined. We have previously raised the issue,” he said.

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