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TAFISA World Congress heads to Botswana

TAFISA delegation PIC: BNSC
TAFISA delegation PIC: BNSC

In a quest to become a hosting hub for international events, Botswana has signed a contract to host the 30th Association for International Sport for All (TAFISA) World Congress slated for October 2027.

TAFISA is the leading international Sport for All association, with more than 260 members in over 150 countries on all continents. The organisation enjoys strong relationships with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), United Nations (UN), and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), amongst others. TAFISA president, Wolfgang Baumann, accompanied by Commissioner of Political Affairs Professor Dr Heinz Zielinski, was in Botswana this week.

Speaking to Mmegi Sport before his departure, Baumann said they have a relationship with the African Union Sport Council (AUSC) Region V, and that Botswana should be proud to have Keenese Katisenge-Tizhani, who is TAFISA Africa vice president.

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