Sedimo starts work as BNSC CEO
Friday, October 09, 2015
Falcon Sedimo
Sedimo, formerly the Director of Sports and Recreation (DRS), is expected to steer the commission on its new path.
BNSC chairperson, Solly Reikeletseng confirmed Sedimo’s appointment who began his duties on Monday. The transformation from the Botswana National Sports Council to a commission was primarily meant to address the duplication of roles as was the case under the present tripartite arrangement, which has the BNSC, the DSR and the Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC). The commission came into effect after Parliament approved changes in the Sports Act, which would see the streamlining of sports administration.
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