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Bantsi expresses concern over World Relays readiness

National Stadium treck. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO
National Stadium treck. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

With the world's fastest athletes set to descend on the capital for the World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26 next year, officials have expressed concern about the progress in preparations.

The international biennial track and field sporting event is scheduled for May 2-3, 2026, at the National Stadium. World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26 CEO, Moses Bantsi, said in an interview that with the big day coming, Gaborone, as the host and Diamond City, should be sparkling. He said in the build up to the event, roads must be maintained, streets clean, the water system functional, while the private sector coming to the party and playing its part.

The CEO noted that something must be done about the appearance of the capital city, adding it is unfortunate that there is a lack of understanding somewhere, even within high offices.

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