Reikeletseng quits Games� organising committee
Friday, February 14, 2014
He was the committee’s vice chairperson, operations and venues. Reikeletseng said he wants to work with the committee from the BNSC. “I have asked for permission (from the minister) to be released. I want to assist (the games) from the council,” Reikeletseng said. He was quick to dismiss reports that there are cracks within the committee that is tasked with ensuring the successful hosting of Botswana’s biggest sports event ever.
“There are no divisions, the committee is working well. I had the most amazing time and cooperation from the committee,” Reikeletseng said.
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