Batswana in Ireland rescue softball team
Friday, July 14, 2023 | 3120 Views |
Ireland woes: The women's softball team is in Dublin for World Cup qualifiers
The team arrived in Dublin over the weekend to play in the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) World Cup group stages. According to information reaching this publication, Botswana players complained of hunger after their match against Ireland.
“It seemed like there were no proper arrangements made for the team. No arrangements were made for their food catering. The problem was that there was no advance party or any coordinator on the ground that has the knowledge of Dublin.
When claims of such gravity are made, especially by a sitting Assistant Minister they cannot be brushed aside, delayed, or treated as routine political noise. Even the Ombudsman has confirmed receipt of a report from a political party and a review of these complaints is now underway. That is a necessary first step. But it is only the beginning. The seriousness of the allegations demands urgency, transparency and clarity. The public is entitled to...