Makwala eyes Athletes Commission Chairmanship

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EYEING THE TOP POST: Isaac Makwala. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Isaac Makwala has expressed interest in becoming the chairperson of the Botswana Athletes Commission. A new committee that will serve on the Athletes Commission of the Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) was elected over the weekend.

The committee comprises Makwala (athletics), Tracy Chaba (volleyball), Aratwa Kasemang (boxing), Thabile Pilane (fencing), Omogolo Setlalekgosi (badminton) while Onkabetse Nkobolo is the representative for athletes with disabilities.

The BNOC board will, in due course, appoint two additional members to complete the eight-member Botswana Athletes Commission.

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