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Wrestling gears up for elections

Dr Moagi Sharp PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Dr Moagi Sharp PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The Botswana Wrestling Federation (BWF) is one of the National Sport Associations (NSAs) that will elect leadership next year.

The majority of the NSAs will usher in new leadership as the four-year term lapses. BWF affiliates agreed to set up an elections committee in April during an Annual General Meeting (AGM) that was held in Gaborone over the weekend.

Speaking to Sport Monitor after the meeting, BWF president, Dr Moagi Sharp said they held their first professional wrestling event in Lobatse which was a success. “The event was a success but the main challenge that we have is lack of equipment. We have tried to request the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) to buy us a wrestling ring but they have refused.

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