Three barred from BNOC elections

Cut out: Softball is one of three affected codes 
PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Cut out: Softball is one of three affected codes PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Three National Sport Associations (NSAs), karate, softball and baseball have been barred from taking part in the forthcoming Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) board elections due next month.

The three are not eligible to vote after the International Olympics Committee (IOC) announced in April, the trio would not be part of the Paris 2024 Olympics. Botswana Karate Association (BOKA) public relations officer, Isaiah Ramontshonyana said they are aware of the developments. He said steps must be taken in accordance with local procedures to normalize the situation. Ramontshonyana said they are not part of the next Olympics, but it is the local membership that should suspend their voting rights not the BNOC board.

Botswana Softball Association (BSA) president, Mosimanegape Katlholo said they are still clarity from World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) regarding the right to vote.

Editor's Comment
Inspect the voters' roll!

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