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BNOC, Nike in game-changing P104m deal

Game-changing: BNOC this week launched a 10-year technical apparel partnership with Nike PIC: BNOC
Game-changing: BNOC this week launched a 10-year technical apparel partnership with Nike PIC: BNOC

During last month’s Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Team Botswana wore a new kit sponsored by Nike. The wearing of the gear marked the beginning of what has become a historic, long-term relationship between the Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) and the global sportswear giant.

Following the games, BNOC this week launched a 10-year technical apparel partnership with Nike, making the global brand Team Botswana’s technical partner through to 2036.

According to the agreement, the partnership encompasses comprehensive technical gear allocations, athlete podium performance incentives and investments in youth legacy programmes across all major international competitions.

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