LAHISA holds inaugural games
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
The games would be played under the theme ‘Enhancing productivity and unity at work through sports.’
Speaking at a press conference in Gaborone recently, LAHISA project manager, Lisiemang Lisiemang, said the games will not only promote healthy lifestyles, but will also align to the 2016 pillar of a healthy nation. “There will be 22 teams that will compete from all over Botswana. Sporting codes that will take place include volleyball, chess and a 10km fun run,” Lisiemang said.
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