Records broken, recognition denied: The sport award surprises

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Raguin got the junior sportsman of the year award. PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Some years in sport are remembered for medals, whilst others are remembered for the arguments they leave behind long after the lights go off. The 45th Botswana Sports Awards, held at the Gaborone International Conference Centre (GICC) last Saturday, managed to be both.

It was a night of unquestionable winners and uncomfortable omissions that have since taken on a life of their own. On one side of the ledger, there was absolute clarity. The men’s 4x400m relay team, fresh from a 2025 World Championship triumph, was deservedly crowned Team of the Year.

The team’s coach, Chilume 'Chippa' Ntshwarang, was recognised for guiding a unit that continued to elevate Botswana’s global athletics reputation with consistency and authority.

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