Darts assemble in Orapa for final selection
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On point: The darts final selection takes place in Orapa PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
BODA public relations officer, Thato Maphorisa said they expect a strong field to assemble in Orapa for the final selection. The selection will be held on Friday (today) and Saturday.
The qualifiers were held in Mogoditshane and Orapa a fortnight ago. During the selection in the south, three boys and three girls made it to the finals, while six women sailed through from a pool of 16. Out of 24 men in the qualifiers, eight made it to the final stage. Eight have qualified for the finals from the north. The final national teams will have eight players in the men's category, while six women will make it through. In the junior national teams, two boys and two girls will make the cut. Two veteran men and two women will be picked for the national team. The national team will represent Botswana at international competitions such as the PDC World Cup of Darts.
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