P6 Million for Olympics, Africa Games
Tuesday, December 19, 2023 | 80 Views |
Delegates at the Botswana National Sport Commision (BNSC) annual general meeting held this past weekend PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
National Sporting Associations (NSAs) that will benefit from the funding are those under the Olympic programme.
Speaking during the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) Annual General Assembly held over the weekend, the chief executive officer (CEO), Tuelo Serufho said they currently have P6 million, which will be used to prepare for both the Africa Games and Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
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