BNOC writes off Nkobolo's chances

On the mend: Nkobolo
On the mend: Nkobolo

The Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) has written off Onkabetse Nkobolo's chances of returning to the track after the athlete suffered a career-changing car accident last year March.

The accident left the athlete in a wheelchair. Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) launched an investigation into the accident which occurred after Nkobolo and Baboloki Thebe sneaked out of camp. The report has not been made public. BNOC acting chief executive officer (CEO), Wedu Motswetla told Mmegi Sport that as far as they know, the athlete was permanently disabled. “The athlete was released from the hospital and was never reported ill except what we all know that he was permanently disabled,” she said. BAA vice president, Oabona Theetso said while the investigation into the accident was complete, the contents of the reports were not for public consumption. “I cannot tell you the recommendations now.

Everything regarding the accident will come as a package when the time is right,” he said. The accident left Nkobolo with spinal shock and as a result, did not have sensation in his lower body.

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