Boko sounds alarm over lack of World Relays hype

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The National Stadium recently hosted the National Championships ahead of the World Relays. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

MAUN: With just a few days before the global spotlight turns to Botswana, President Duma Boko has raised concern over the underwhelming build-up to the World Athletics Relays 2026, urging stakeholders to urgently “take the event to the people” and ignite national excitement. Speaking during the ground-breaking ceremony for the 500MW Mawana Solar Plant in Maun on Thursday, he used his closing remarks to rally support for the prestigious meet set for May 2 and 3 at the National Stadium.

“Let us all go out and be there to witness this beautiful spectacle of sport,” Boko told the gathering. “Let us support the athletes and make our country the best and proudest host.”

Botswana will welcome some of the world’s finest track athletes, including record holders and rising stars.

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