Axing of duo mars Para team preparations
Friday, October 03, 2025 | 110 Views |
On track: Bankaetse (left) with his guide, Baleseng PIC:BEN DAN PHOTOGRAPHY
But athletes have since written a letter to the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) and Paralympic Sport Association of Botswana (PASSOBO) in support of Maotwe. The team spent two weeks training without a coach.
PASSOBO spokesperson, Kgosietsile Motlhaping, said they are also concerned about the performance of the team in India.
As such, we are now one step away from the shame of being labelled amongst the world’s worst offenders. This is a national embarrassment that demands an immediate, united response from every corner of our society. Pointing fingers is useless, we must all hold up our hands and play our part in the dealing with this matter.To our government and the Botswana National Sports Commission (BNSC), the call is for the to adopt decisive leadership and...