The Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) has announced it requires approximately P16 million to fully finance Team Botswana’s participation in the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, as preparations accelerate amid a significant funding shortfall. BNOC Chief Executive Officer Dorothy Tlagae-Gaseitsiwe disclosed this week that despite securing government and international support, the total resources raised remain well below the committee’s projected budget. Tlagae-Gaseitsiwe detailed that the Ministry of Sports and Arts (MOSA) has provided P2...

As Gaborone prepares to host the World Athletics Relays, the focus extends beyond the readiness of the city’s infrastructure to how it presents itself on the global stage. For Botswana, the first African nation to host this prestigious event, the stakes are high, not just in terms of logistics but in crafting a compelling city-wide brand that captures attention and fuels participation. Strategic branding across the city is emerging as a vital element in the...

The much-hyped 4x400m clash between Botswana and the United States at the upcoming World Athletics Relays has hit an unexpected snag. The Americans have officially pulled out of both the men’s and women’s 4x400m events, delivering a major blow to what promised to be one of track and field’s most electrifying rivalries. Slated for May 2–3 at Botswana’s National Stadium, the global relay extravaganza was set to showcase a thrilling duel between two sprinting powerhouses....

The decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip Senegal of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title has shaken the African football community to its core. Senegal, who won the final in Rabat against the host nation Morocco by a score of 1-0, saw their triumph overturned months later after an unprecedented ruling by an independent CAF Appeals Board. The heart of the controversy lies in Senegal’s players walking off the...