The Voice (Botswana)

BOXING PAINS

Fears for the future despite Maputo success

- BY KITSO RAMONO & TSHEPO KEHIMILE

DESPITE a solid showing at the revamped African Elite Championsh­ips in Mozambique last week, where BW punched their way to 7th place out of 24 nations, the team’s coach has warned much must change if

Botswana boxing is to reach its full potential on the internatio­nal stage.

Reflecting on a mixed five days in Maputo, Coach Thebe Setlalekgo­si stressed that while the country’s haul of six medals - one gold, two silvers and three bronzes – was pleasing, and two more than their initial target, it could have been so much better.

 ?? ?? PLENTY TO THINK ABOUT: Kenosi at the last Olympics
PLENTY TO THINK ABOUT: Kenosi at the last Olympics

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