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Deaf Sport push for independence

The deaf team during last year’s BDF marathon
The deaf team during last year’s BDF marathon

Deaf Sport is pushing for independence away from the Paralympic Association of Botswana (PASSOBO) due to different mandates.

Speaking to MmegiSport, Deaf Sport Association chairperson, Shirley Keoagile, said the challenge emanates from the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) that covers disability sport under one blanket.

She said the classification was unfair and that Deaf Sport is a registered entity at the Registrar of Societies.

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