World Relays' defining moments

Friday, May 08, 2026 | 60 Views |

GABORONE 2 May 2026, Jayson Game MANDOZE, Selepe Prince PHAEZEL, Godiraone Kevin LOBATLAMANGAnd Letsile TEBOGO celebrating after finishing the 4X100m category during Debswana World Athletics Relays 26 at the National Stadium in Gaborone on May 2, 2026. Pic:Monirul Bhuiyan/PRESS POHOTOGABORONE 2 May 2026, Athletes competing in men 4x100m relay during the Gaborone 26 World Athletics Relays at the National Stadium in Gaborone on May 2, 2026.

United States of America's 4x400m relays' absence and that of star Jamaican duo, Kishane Thompson and Oblique Seville, failed to dim the World Relays' star. Instead local stars teamed up with the likes of Elaine Thompson-Herah to give the global audience a show to remember, writes MQONDISI DUBE

The stage had been set as more than 700 athletes from 40 countries touched down at the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in the week leading up the 2026 World Relays.

The two-day carnival delivered lasting moments as the festive crowd played its role in turning the first World Relays held on African soil, into roaring success.

Already have an active account? Log in here.

Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.

world relays

BAMB is facing growing scrutiny following a series of alarming audit findings that expose failures in financial accountability PIC: BAMB

BAMB under fire over unaccounted P196m COVID-19 funds

Pauline Dikuelo | 2d ago

Audit flags Boko’s preferred direct tendering

Spira Tlhankane | 2d ago

Non-Citizens benefit unfairly from livestock support scheme

Pauline Dikuelo | 2d ago

CoA reserves judgment in Mupane saga

Mpho Mokwape | 2d ago

DIS officers face fresh delay amid court ultimatum confusion

Mpho Mokwape | 2d ago

Reckless driving culture fuels Botswana’s road safety crisis

Pini Bothoko | 2d ago

Selebi-Phikwe East political activity intensifies

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 2d ago

‘Play With Purpose’ turns focus on autism

staff writer | 2d ago

Kudos to Botswana Police Service, other security entities

“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing.”– Theodore RooseveltThrough the two-day event, over 700 athletes from 40 countries, and multitudes of spectators gathered in Gaborone to witness a world-class sporting spectacle.Beyond the medals and performances on the track, Botswana won something equally important: international respect. One of the key pillars behind the success was the sterling work done by the...

Mmegi Editor | 08 May 2026

About us

Mmegi is the leading independent source of breaking news, latest news, current
affairs, Politics, Business, Sport, debates, analysis, and entertainment news in Botswana.