The BVF president, Tsoseletso Magang told MmegiSport that she had promised to bring back volleyball and she has delivered, with the league currently ongoing across the country. “Volleyball needs a league; there is no running away from that. A tournament is finished quickly but a league takes around six months. We currently have 13 women's teams. In one round a team is assured of 12 games unless they miss some games, second round they are also assured of another round of 12 matches. In a tournament, you can be knocked out after four games, which will be the end of you. But in a league you get more opportunities for a coach to refine the squad,” she said.
She explained that they have reduced the number of venues where the games will be played as a way of reducing costs for BVF and teams. Magang said coaches grow when there is a league and have an opportunity to elevate their skills. Magang said the ministry has stated that the assistance is a once-off and there is a need to maximise finding league sponsorship. She added that they are currently searching for a prize sponsor. The vice president-administration, Ndibo Lebala, said the league is off to a good start and there has been some excitement from clubs and supporters. “It has only been slow for Dikwena club from Molepolole.
