Pair excluded from Commonwealth incentives
Friday, March 10, 2023 | 130 Views |
Missed out: Sebele
The two athletes, Tsaone Sebele and Oarabile Tshosa were roped into the team as reserves after Motlatsi Rante and Thomphang Basele picked some minor injuries during training.
According to information reaching Mmegi Sport, Sebele and Tshosa were reserves on the day of the competition, but there were no rounds for the relay but only the final, which meant Rante and Basele were able to compete. When the team returned home, Sebele and Tshosa were informed that they were not registered as part of the relay team.
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