Two players allegedly sniffed out for doping

Recent reports suggest that new two positive cases of doping have been reported in the country amid intense campaign by National AntiDoping (NADO) unit to have zero cases of doping by local athletes. The cases reported emanated from Botswana Softball Association (BSA) and samples are said to have been collected during the finals of Selibe Phikwe softball extravaganza which was held in July this year, with two male players (names withheld) returning positive results. However, there has been no official comment from all relevant bodies involved, either to confirm or deny the reports. Sun Sports investigations led to the office of the regional anti-doping organization (Southern Africa), Andrew Kamanga, who oversees some of the national anti-doping offices in the region, and he could not deny or confirm the reports. “I have not received any information related to that and at this moment I cannot deny or confirm the reports, that’s all I can say for now,” Kamanga responded. Botswana Softball Association President, Katlholo Mosimanegape also could not confirm the reports and stated that no official communication has been extended to them regarding the matter. He stated that they have only seen the reports circulating on various social media platforms and are waiting to be formally engaged. According to normal procedures, the association and the concerned individuals are notified first before the details are shared publicly. “We’ve heard through social media, as BSA we have not been