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World Relays race against time for certification

Track changes: National Stadium track has been refurbished PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Track changes: National Stadium track has been refurbished PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

As the World Athletics Relays draws closer, Gaborone 2026 Local Organising Committee (LOC) is racing against time to secure certification for the newly refurbished National Stadium.

The venue is undergoing intensive track renovations, which will require certification from World Athletics following completion of works.

By March 28, World Athletics should have certified the stadium, which will be the main competition arena, whilst the UB Stadium will serve as the warm-up track. The Gaborone 26 chief operations officer (COO), Bobby Gaseitsiwe, told MmegiSport that there were minor adjustments that needed to be done in the stadium.

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