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UB upsets SSKB for Gabs Open kumite title

Botswana Karate Association held a two days of non-stop action of Gaborone Open tournament at Regent Hill English Medium School over the weekend  PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Botswana Karate Association held a two days of non-stop action of Gaborone Open tournament at Regent Hill English Medium School over the weekend PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Fresh faced University of Botswana (UB) kumite senior men's team took the war to the experienced SSKB Champions team during the men’s final to bring to an end the two days of non-stop action of Gaborone Open tournament.

UB entered the final of the event that was held at Regent Hill English Medium School on Sunday on tenterhooks, not sure whether its young roster would deliver in what seemed close to being a ‘do or die’ situation. Kenny Sempipeng, representing UB, held his nerves and landed a win against Teto Wakwena, who had earlier on picked a gold medal in an individual event.

Sempipeng’s performance motivated his fellow teammates, Mogomotsi Kolobe, Mabika Philemon Otsile, Mokgathong Kago John and Modielo Lesang Casper as they went all out to deliver a gold medal to UB.

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