Who deserves the BNOC top seat?

As scores of BNOC affiliates cast their votes next weekend, eyes will be on the presidential contest where three men have raised their hands. Incumbent Botsang Tshenyego, Ookeditse Malesu and Tirelo Mukokomani are in the ring to contest for BNOC’s top post. One of them will emerge to lead the local Olympics body for the next four years. It is a crucial position that requires men and women of clout and the requisite experience, in particular, for a business organisation. There has been an emphasis on candidates with sport backgrounds. But, should this be an issue? It is an added advantage, but at the end of the day might not matter in the fast-changing environment where sport is now treated as a business.

An impeccable individual with the right qualifications is needed for the job in an international organisation that is key to the performing of codes at global contests.