Public urges better marketing of Youth Games

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With six weeks before Botswana hosts the Second Africa Youth Games, it is clear that most Batswana are not aware that the country is about to stage its biggest sporting event.

In snap survey conducted by Mmegi Sport, some Batswana argue that the organisers are not doing enough to take the games to the people and create awareness. They say the build-up to the games lack hype and excitement that is usually associated with hosting such an event. Derrick Lehutso is of the view that Botswana is not ready to host the games.

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