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Athletics event disappoints

Take-off: Letsile Tebogo PIC: LESEDI MKHUTSHWA
Take-off: Letsile Tebogo PIC: LESEDI MKHUTSHWA

FRANCISTOWN: Athletes were left disappointed with the season opening Debswana Track and Field Series One due to scheduling errors and delays.

The event, which attracted over 300 athletes was held at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium on Saturday but it started two hours behind schedule.

This caused confusion and frustration among athletes as many of whom were left wondering about their competing times.

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