Was it Botswana�s best ever sporting week?

Focus zeroed in on Botswana on May 22 when Africa descended on the vast but sparsely populated nation. For the next 10 days, Gaborone was the focal point as 2,500 athletes drawn from 53 countries competed in the Africa Youth Games. It began with a spectacular opening ceremony and as days rolled by, Botswana’s prowess in minority codes was underlined.

The team, with a medal target of 30, surpassed the mark by four including an impressive seven gold and seven silver. It was an overwhelming display before partisan crowds that followed the Games across all 16 venues.