16 hours agoBNSC awards to celebrate a successful year for Local athletes

Speaking ahead of the awards ceremony, Botswana’s Minister of Sport and Arts, Jacob Kelebeng said the country has a lot to celebrate following strong performances by local athletes in regional and international competitions. Kelebeng said the awards come at the right time after what he described as a fruitful year for Botswana sport. He said athletes and teams performed well in different competitions and many also secured qualifications for major international events.

“This year we are going to have exciting awards. We had a lot of achievement across all sporting codes, and we had a lot of qualifications into international events. We also had success in terms of winning those international competitions.” Botswana athletes have continued to raise the country’s flag high in athletics, football, boxing, karate, chess and several other sporting codes.

The performances have increased excitement around this year’s awards, with many supporters expected to follow closely to see who walks away with the top honours. Kelebeng said the awards are not only about winners on the night, but also about recognising the effort and commitment shown by all nominees throughout the year. “It is really exciting to go for awards after a fruitful year,” he said.

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“We congratulate all the nominees. They are winners in their own right and we congratulate them because they have made this country very proud.” The awards are expected to bring together athletes, officials, sponsors and sports supporters from across the country. The ceremony will also provide an opportunity for the sporting community to reflect on the progress made over the past year and encourage athletes ahead of future competitions.

This year’s nominees represent a wide range of sporting disciplines, showing the growth of Botswana sport beyond traditional codes. The increased participation and success at international level have also strengthened confidence that Botswana can continue producing top athletes capable of competing on the world stage. For many athletes, being nominated alone is already a major achievement, as competition for places has been strong following a busy and successful sporting year. The awards are expected to celebrate not only victories and medals, but also discipline, sacrifice and dedication shown by athletes and te

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