Olympics bid hinges on govt's decision

Friday, August 03, 2018

Botswana’s hopes of hosting the 2022 Olympic Youth Games hinge on government committing to supporting the bid before the August 17 deadline. A Policy Specialist in the Department of Sport and Recreation, Moreetsi Bogosi told Mmegi Sport that the government has already shown interest in hosting the Games.

However, a written commitment from the bidding country’s government is required on or before the deadline. Bogosi said they are currently working with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on the budget needed to host the YOG.

“We cannot commit to something that we cannot deliver. Up until we finalise the budget and see how much we must spend in order to host the Games, that is only when we can commit,” Bogosi said.

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