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Bantsi returns as BAA president

Moses Bantsi PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Moses Bantsi PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Moses Bantsi has made a comeback as president of the Botswana Athletics Association (BAA), taking over from Paphane Botlhale. The outgoing Botlhale served only one term.

The new leader won a tightly contested race over the weekend, with the first round of voting ending with a tie, 12 votes each. Affiliates had to go for a second round of voting where Bantsi emerged victorious with a single vote, ending the stalemate at 13-12.

Oabona Theetso retained his position as vice president-administration, beating the challenger, Major Edward Joseph by 16 votes to eight, with one spoilt vote. Kenneth Kikwe emerged victorious over the incumbent, Kevin Kelaotswe for the position of vice president-sport development. Kikwe secured 13 votes, Kelaotswe (8) while Kebaitse settled for three votes.

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