Katse makes professional squash debut

Saturday, December 16, 2023 | 320 Views |

Squash player, Leungo Katse continues to make significant strides within the court as she embarks on her debut in the professional arena during the JSW 9th Sunil Verma Memorial in India next week.

Katse is scheduled to face Mahak Talati of India on Tuesday. Talati, 21, is a professional squash player ranked 223 in the Professional Squash Association (PSA) rankings, while Katse, 19, holds a ranking of 449, with her highest world ranking achieved at 427.

Koketso Ntshebe, coach at the Alpha Squash Academy, informed MmegiSport that although preparations have not been ideal, Katse is prepared for the challenge. "Katse is making her debut in professional squash through this tournament. It is all about collecting points to ascend the world rankings.

Already have an active account? Log in here.

Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.

The Draft Media Bill of 2025 could be just what the doctor ordered for the media fraternity. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Examining the role of Botswana’s proposed media Ombudsman

Kabo Ramasia | 5 h ago

Bosa Bosele offers free counselling to the public

staff writer | 5 h ago

UDC crisis rocks Gaborone Council

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 8 h ago

Former subordinate takes stand against Moagi

Larona Makhaiza | 8 h ago

Court halts LSB bar exams

Spira Tlhankane | 8 h ago

Botho University gives gov’t value for money –Maele

Kabelo Boranabi | 8 h ago

Elevate Africa launches Threads of Africa Fashion Film prize 2026

staff writer | 9 h ago

Men’s netball team excluded as women report for camp

Calistus Kolantsho | 9 h ago

Our digital safety is in our hands

That sounds like good news. But the report also warns that this may simply be because our digital economy is still young, not because we are safe. As more people shop, bank and pay online, criminals will follow.We Batswana do not need a report to tell us that danger is real. Many of us have heard of or fallen victim to KYC scams. A caller impersonates your bank or mobile money provider. They say they need to “verify” your account. They ask...

The Monitor Editor | 16 June 2026

About us

Mmegi is the leading independent source of breaking news, latest news, current
affairs, Politics, Business, Sport, debates, analysis, and entertainment news in Botswana.