Rebatenne�s rapid rise to the top

Rebatenne has been the dominant force in the women’s table tennis in the last two years, rising rapidly to claim top spot. Like wine, the 28-year-old is mellowing with time.

She began her table tennis career when she was doing Form One at Letlole Mosielele Junior Secondary School in 2000. She describes the then qualifying process for the Botswana Integrated School Association (BISA) nationals as a tough assignment. “I qualified for the nationals when I was doing Form One.