Darts assemble in Orapa for final selection

On point: The darts final selection takes place in Orapa PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
On point: The darts final selection takes place in Orapa PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The Botswana Darts Association (BODA) will host the final national team selection in Orapa where the mother body expects to spend around P100,000 to cover accommodation, transport, and other logistics.

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.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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