World Relays trip divides BAA

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Heads together: BAA executive committee during one of their meetings PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

The Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) is reportedly divided over the appointment of a safeguarding officer over a psychologist for the World Athletics Relays trip to The Bahamas.

The relays are set for the Robinson National Stadium in Nassau from May 4-5. It has emerged that the BAA executive committee is divided over the appointment of a safeguarding officer over a psychologist.

The Bahamas team has been finalised, but a psychologist is not part of it. The inclusion of a psychologist is regarded as crucial for athletes' welfare and performance.

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World Relays trip divides BAA

The Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) is reportedly divided over the appointment of a safeguarding officer over a psychologist for the World Athletics Relays trip to The Bahamas.