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‘Africa Youth Games developmental litmus test’

Future potential: Team 
Botswana which competed at the just ended African Youth Games brought home four medals 
PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Future potential: Team Botswana which competed at the just ended African Youth Games brought home four medals PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

The performance of the local team that competed at the recent Africa Youth Games (AYG) held in Luanda, Angola, has been described as encouraging particularly when assessed beyond medal counts alone.

Chef de Mission for Team Botswana, Modise Mgadla, said many were able to progress beyond the first stage of the competition, which clearly demonstrates the competitiveness, depth, and future potential of the team. “It is also important to highlight that the Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) does not set medal targets for youth multi-sport events, as these games are primarily developmental in nature,” he said.

“Whilst medals remain an important indicator of competitiveness and future potential, the continental exposure, experience gained, and lessons learned at this level are far more valuable for long-term athlete development.”

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