Mares miss out on P100,000 payday

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Introspection: The Mares in touchline conversation PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

The senior women’s national football team, the Mares, have missed out on a potential financial windfall after being eliminated by Tanzania in the qualifiers for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will provide a $10,000 (approximately P137,000) post-competition grant to every athlete who competes at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) president Tshepo Sitale said athletes who comply with anti-doping regulations and the Olympic Charter will qualify for the grant, which is not dependent on winning a medal.

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