Analysts express fears over rising doping cases
Friday, October 24, 2025 | 150 Views |
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Athletics has been particularly hit hard by doping cases
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He said over the past few years, high profile athletes have violated the Anti-Doping Code in Botswana and the trend seem to be increasing, which is concerning.
“WADA is keeping a stern eye on us for two reasons; we have been caught doping and that we are doing well in the world of sport, The Zebras in Morocco, The Mares in Morocco, silver medals and gold medals at the Olympics. Gold, silver and bronze medals at the Commonwealth Games, the suspicion is that we have a doping culture. Consequently, WADA is on our case,” he said.
“Your and my legitimacy relies on fighting corruption, discrimination and seeking justice.”– Imam KhameneiThis is laid bare in the recently released Auditor General’s report of 2023. The report highlights that government was plundered off millions of pula in wasteful expenditure and irregular procurement at a time when the country was grappling for every thebe to save its citizens. The report reveals that millions set aside for the...