Pitched battle for table tennis’ P6, 000 prize

The event has shifted its venue from Jwaneng to Gaborone for its second edition, taking place at the Botho University Multi-Purpose Hall from Saturday to Sunday. With a total prize pool of P50,000, the winners in both the men's and women's sections will claim P6,000, while those in the Under-15 and Under-12 categories will secure P1,500.

Local players aim to capitalise on home advantage, facing strong competition from South African and Zambian participants. Bakang Maloka from Moshupa Spinners seeks to extend his victorious streak after triumphing at the Molepolole Open Table Tennis tournament in October. Despite having more than a month away from the table due to a focus on junior tournaments, Maloka is ready to compete alongside veterans like Thobo Matlhatsi from the BDF Table Tennis Club and the Smash Maniacs' duo of Boago Malobela and Masa Lesole.