Table tennis adopts 'Diteemane' nickname
Tuesday, June 07, 2022 | 390 Views |
Diteemane, meaning diamonds in Setswana, was chosen from a long list of options, as the team get its first nickname since BTTA's inception in 1994. In a statement released yesterday (Monday), the BTTA said they hope the nickname will inspire the national team to shine at the upcoming AUSC Region 5 games scheduled for later this month. “Botswana Table Tennis Association would like to announce the official name for our national team.
The official name for our National Team is 'Diteemane' a Tswana name for Diamonds. This is to symbolise the strength a diamond displays under any pressure either big or small. The name will also be a motivation for our team ahead of the upcoming Region 5 Games. Thank you to everyone who took part in the name suggestions,” the statement reads. Meanwhile, the BTTA held a club championship over the weekend where the national team sections were dominant.
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