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Darts team crowned Region 5 champions

WINNING TEAM: The Botswana national Darts side
WINNING TEAM: The Botswana national Darts side

The national darts team emerged victorious at the Region 5 Games that were held in Windhoek, Namibia last week.

Botswana collected eleven gold medals, four silver and six bronze to be crowned the Region 5 Games champions. The team arrived back in Gaborone yesterday.

Botswana Darts Association (BoDA) public relations officer, Thato Maphorisa told Sport Monitor that the team has proven that they are a force to reckon with in the region. He said being the Region 5 champions is an indication of hard work and perseverance. “We had vigorous team selections that were held in Gaborone and Orapa. We picked the best darts players in the country.

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