Botswana National Olympic Committee

SELEBI PHIKWE OLYMPIC DAY CELEBRATION IS COMING TO YOU!

JUST 17 DAYS TO GO!!

THE ROAD TO LA28 STARTS NOW IN NAIROBI! 🇧🇼✨

While the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games might seem far away, the intense groundwork to ensure shines begins today! The Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) has officially deployed two key representatives to Nairobi, Kenya, for the vital ANOCA - NOC Games Preparation Forum, running from July 2–3, 2026.

Day 1 kicked off with an exhaustive deep dive into the LA28 Venue Masterplan, including a look at competition schedules and the athlete villages (from UCLA to Oklahoma City). Our delegates are sitting in crucial strategy sessions covering:

Logistics & Operations: Pre-Games training camps, visa accreditations, and transport coordination.

Resource Optimization: Navigating Olympic Solidarity and ANOCA subsidies to maximize funding for our elite athletes.

Synergy Building: Working hand-in-hand with continental sporting bodies and other NOCs to share best practices.

We are committed to giving our athletes world-class operational support so they can focus entirely on making the nation proud. Stay tuned as we build the ultimate playbook for LA28!

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🇧🇼 PROTECTING THE INTEGRITY OF SPORT IN AFRICA!

The fight against match-fixing and competition manipulation requires a united front. The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have kicked off a crucial 3-day regional workshop in Harare, Zimbabwe, running from June 30 to July 2.

This high-level seminar brings together law enforcement agencies, National Olympic Committees, and sports federations from across the continent to build an ironclad defense against the manipulation of sports competitions. The focus is clear: deep national and international cooperation, sharing intelligence, and ensuring every stakeholder knows their role in protecting the clean spirit of the game.

is actively at the table! The Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) is being represented in Harare by our Programs Manager, Mr. Obakeng Ngwigwa, alongside delegates from Nigeria, South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, Uganda, Kenya, and host nation Zimbabwe.

Fair play is the only play. We stand committed to keeping Botswana sport clean, transparent, and fair!

PIC: Zimbabwe Olympic Committee

.🇧🇼 LIVING THE OLYMPIC VALUE RIGHT HERE IN GABORONE! 🇧🇼

What an incredible morning of movement, unity, and national pride! Today, the Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) joined the rest of the world to celebrate Olympic Day 2026.

This spectacular event was proudly held in close collaboration with the Botswana Cricket Association, who graciously hosted us at their fantastic venue. From the early morning 10km run and walk to the high-energy warm-ups with the Fearless Fitness Group, Batswana showed up in numbers to prove that sport belongs to everyone. We were deeply honored to have Ms. Nancy Neo Chengeta, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Sport and Arts, deliver an inspiring Key-Note Address. She emphasized the vital role of grassroots development, sports infrastructure, and the power of unity in building the future of .

BNOC President Mr. Tshepo Sitale also shared a powerful message of global solidarity from the IOC President. Beyond the races, the oval turned into a festival of games! Participants tested their skills in everything from Table Tennis, Air Badminton, and Weightlifting to beloved traditional games like Mhele, Koi, and Batho Safe.

Thank you to our amazing hosts, the Botswana Cricket Association, to our partners Fearless fitness group and Bayport Financial Services and to every athlete, family, coach, who made today unforgettable. Let’s keep moving, exploring talent, and raising the blue, black, and white flag high!

Botswana Cricket Association
Ministry of Sport And Arts Botswana

ITS FINALY HERE!! - OLYMPIC DAY CELEBRATION GABORONE

Come through and lets have fun in the spirit of Olympism

🇧🇼 TEAM BOTSWANA SQUAD ANNOUNCED FOR GLASGOW 2026!

The wait is officially over! The Minister of Sport & Arts Hon. Jacob Kelebeng has officially announced the final team list of extraordinary athletes and dedicated officials who will carry our national pride to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Our stars are ready to shine on the global stage in Scotland from 23 July to 2 August 2026!

Here is how our delegation breaks down across the sporting codes:

🏃‍♂️ Team Breakdown
Athletics: 12 Athletes | 2 Officials

Boxing: 3 Athletes | 1 Sparring Partner | 2 Officials

Judo: 2 Athletes | 2 Sparring Partners | 1 Official

Swimming: 2 Athletes | 1 Official

Lawn Bowls: 6 Athletes | 2 Officials

Medical Team: 5 Specialist Staff

Team Management: 5 Core Administrators

Delegation Totals at a Glance

Total Competing Athletes: 25 elite competitors

Total Sparring Partners: 3 crucial support athletes

Total Management, Coaches & Medical Officials: 18 dedicated professionals

Let’s rally behind our team as they prepare to take on the Commonwealth! Leave your messages of support in the comments below! 👇🇧🇼