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Uproar over karate coaches’ choice

Selected: Bakwadi is one of the coaches PIC: FACEBOOK
Selected: Bakwadi is one of the coaches PIC: FACEBOOK

The appointment of karate team coaches ahead of the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region V karate championships set for Namibia in June has been shrouded in controversy.

The Botswana Karate Association (BOKA) leadership has come under criticism for the 'secret' appointments.

Peter Molefe (Hayashi-Ha), Khaya Groth (Hayashi-Ha), Ofentse Bakwadi (Hayashi-Ha), and Kealeboga Madisa (Shito-Kai) are the selected coaches. On Tuesday evening, BOKA vice president, Union Kgafela, reportedly announced coaches on the association's official WhatsApp group.

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