PASSOBO demand better treatment

Status change: Paralympics body wants to be elevated to same status as BNOC PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Status change: Paralympics body wants to be elevated to same status as BNOC PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The Paralympics Association of Botswana (PASSOBO) wants to be given the same treatment as the Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC).

BNOC is a representative of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) while PASSOBO represents the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) in the country.

PASSOBO public relations officer, Lesley Baleseng told Mmegi Sport that when it comes to status and funding, they should be at the same level as BNOC to come up with good strategies for Para sport in Botswana. “As things stand, that is not happening or should I say that is far from happening. We are treated just like any other National Sport Associations (NSA) affiliated with the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC),” he said.

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