Makwala, BAA clash

Makwala rubbed the BAA the wrong way PIC: MONIRUL BHUYAN / PRESS PHOTO
Makwala rubbed the BAA the wrong way PIC: MONIRUL BHUYAN / PRESS PHOTO

Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) has criticised the star 400m runner, Isaac Makwala’s conduct, after the Commonwealth champion decided to bypass the athletics body in seeking assistance regarding an injury.

Makwala dealt directly with the Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC), which left the BAA feeling undermined.

BAA secretary general, Raymond Phale told Mmegi Sport that it was high time that athletes understood procedure.

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