Special Olympics Call For Govt Support

Monday, August 10, 2015

Special olympians holding their medal.Pic.Kagiso Onkatswitse

President of Special Olympics Botswana, Ross Tebele has asked the Minister of Education and Skills Development, Unity Dow to fund their team for international competitions.

Speaking at a welcome dinner for the Special Olympics team, Tebele said the committee deserves to be assisted with funding just like its counterparts at Botswana Primary Schools Sports Association (BOPPSA) and Botswana Integrated Sports Association (BISA).

The team had participated at the International Special Olympics Games that were held in United States of America, and came back victorious with four gold, ten silver and six bronze medals.

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