Two qualify for World Championships
Friday, May 05, 2023 | 150 Views |
Qualified: Scotch has made it to the World Championships PIC: MONURUL BHUIYAN/PRESS PHOTO
It was a fruitful weekend for local athletics when the country hosted the FNB Botswana Golden Grand Prix and home grown talent shone.
The 400m runners, Scotch and Kebinatshipi were excellent on the track in two separate competitions to qualify for the 2023 World Athletics Championships that will be held August 19-27 in Budapest.
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