Majama qualifies for World Under-20 Championships
Monday, May 20, 2024 | 160 Views |
Collen Kebinatshipi
The biggest let down, however, was that local athletes fell short in booking their flight tickets to the much-anticipated Paris 2024 Olympics billed for July. The BAA had hoped more athletes would qualify for the prestigious competition especially women as they are yet to secure a spot in the Olympics.
Despite falling short in qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympics, rising starlet in the track, Sethunya Majama, sailed through to book her flight under a 200m ticket to World Under-20 Championships, which are set to be held in Lima, Peru. The competition is billed for August 2024 shortly after the Paris 2024 Olympics.
That should concern every Motswana. The implications extend far beyond cattle and farmers. Botswana’s beef industry is a critical pillar of the economy, supporting thousands of households and sustaining businesses along the value chain.The loss of access to lucrative export markets has already demonstrated how quickly an animal-health crisis can become an economic crisis.This is, therefore, not the time for complacency, blame, or political...