Australia’s sprint scene has been electrified by a 17-year-old named Gout Gout, who at the Golden Spike meet in Ostrava, Czech Republic, clocked a stunning 20.02 seconds in the men’s 200m. This performance was not just any win; it marked his first senior race abroad, his first ever race in Europe, and his first senior win outside Australia. It also shattered his own Oceanian area record, setting a new benchmark for the continent and signaling...
The anticipation surrounding Botswana’s participation in the upcoming World Relays in China has been abruptly tempered by the withdrawal of three of its star athletes: Letsile Tebogo, Bayapo Ndori, and Collen Kebinatshipi. The Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) confirmed the news, citing “personal reasons” for the trio’s decision, but the circumstances surrounding their withdrawal remain shrouded in mystery and have ignited a debate over athlete welfare and funding within the nation’s sporting organizations. Letsile Tebogo, the...
Botswana Telecommunications Corporation Limited (BTC) successfully hosted and delivered its 4th Francistown Marathon at Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown. The BTC Francistown Marathon, which is deemed a significant pivotal event in the local sporting calendar, brings together thousands of athletes, enthusiastic participants, spectators and other key stakeholders into the City of Francistown. This year, BTC hosted over 4000 runners, who competed across distances such as: 3km, 5km, 10km, 21.1km, 42.2km and wheelchair athletes. A...
– Newly appointed Minister of Sport and Arts, Kelebeng, steps in – The new government is restoring order, including in sports – Serufho, BNSC CEO, was summoned to the Ministry this week – The Botswana Golden Grand Prix will be held on April 12th In a dramatic turn of events, Botswana’s sport fraternity has observed the recent reinstatement of Glody Dube’s rights to host the prestigious Botswana Golden Grand Prix. This decision comes on the...
The Botswana Football Coaches Association (BFCA) has issued a stark warning over the alarming trend of coaches being dismissed mid-season, a practice they assert is undermining the credibility and stability of football in the country. By week 9 of the current season, a staggering eight coaches had already seen the exit door, a statistic that has sent shockwaves through the football community. Among those dismissed are high-profile coaches leading teams in the top echelons of...
In a thrilling season that has captivated football enthusiasts across Botswana, the 2024/25 FNB Premiership is poised on a knife-edge. With four teams fiercely contending for the coveted championship title, the stakes have never been higher. The prize of P1.4 million awaits the victor, a testament to the league’s growing prominence, bolstered by a lucrative sponsorship from First National Bank Botswana (FNBB) amounting to P28.5 million over three years. Tafic, a club once synonymous with...
In a year marked by triumph and tenacity, Ross Branch, Botswana’s motorcycling prodigy, has etched his name into the annals of motorsport history. Crowned the FIM Hero of the Year for 2024, Branch’s journey through the grueling terrains of the World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) has been nothing short of legendary. His accolades this year not only highlight his individual prowess but also elevate Botswana onto the global motorsport stage. Branch’s crowning as the FIM Hero...
Township Rollers hereby announces that the club has amicably parted ways with head coach Mogomotsi “Teenage” MpoteThe club thanks Mr. Mpote for the work he put into the role, and wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors.Assistant Coach Innocent Morapedi will take care of the first team while the team searches for a new coach.
The economic impact of sports, both directly and indirectly, establishes it as a highly lucrative and transformative sector, according to Tebogo Matebesi, the Deputy Permanent Secretary for Youth, Gender, Sport, and Culture. At the 2024 AUSC forum, Matebesi articulated how sports can transcend its role as a mere pastime to become a formidable economic catalyst, capitalizing on areas like tourism and regional advancement. Drawing from European Commission data, Matebesi noted that in 2012, sports contributed...
In a historic triumph for Botswana, the Zebras, the country’s senior men’s national football team, have achieved what was once deemed improbable: qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This remarkable feat was not just a victory on the field but a moment of profound national pride, as Botswana re-emerges on the continental football stage after a 12-year hiatus. The Zebras’ qualification journey culminated in a gripping 1-1 draw against Egypt on November...
