Golden sprints light up FNB Botswana Golden Grand Prix

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Oratile Nowe delivered a masterclass performance in 800m in front of her adoring nation PIC.KENNEDY RAMOKONE

The National Stadium throbbed with intense athletic energy as global stars and homegrown heroes battled it out in a high stakes World Athletics Continental Tour Silver spectacle over the weekend. From blistering record chasing sprints to deeply emotional home sweeps, the FNB backed Golden Grand Prix delivered unforgettable moments just days before the nation welcomes the world for the World Relays.

Gaborone came to life on Sunday, as the FNB Botswana Golden Grand Prix 2026 transformed the National Stadium into a cauldron of speed, power, and unbridled passion.

Sponsored generously by FNB Botswana with a staggering P6 million injection, this World Athletics Continental Tour event served as a dazzling precursor to the upcoming World Relays.

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