Basupang’s story of pain and betrayal

Under the chilly winter morning weather, I come face to face with Basupang at a local eatery. He indicates that he has been aware of my interest in his story, as we settle down. He believes that he has no story to share, but to me this is an unsung hero in local sport. A fortnight ago, Basupang dropped a bombshell when he resigned from Japan Karate Association (JKA) Botswana. A week after his resignation, his wife, Lere who was the chairperson also resigned.

When asked about the reasons behind his resignation, Basupang takes a long pause, stares into space and says it was no longer worth it.