BAA committee: The prophet without honour in his hometown

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BAA’s Special General Meeting held at Lekidi Centre on Saturday PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

This week, World Athletics announced the BAA as one of the nominees for the Member Federations Award, a prestigious honour bestowed upon the best-run athletics bodies.

According to the world governing body, the award recognises a Member Federation that has distinguished itself in its accomplishments throughout the year, and as a result, positively contributed to the growth and the profile of the sport.

In a statement, World Athletics said the shortlisted federations were nominated by each of the six area associations.

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