Botswana: Govt Backs Boxing As Catalyst for Development

Gaborone — Government continues to recognise sport as a vital vehicle for youth development, social cohesion, economic participation and national pride.

Speaking at the launch and unveiling of the International Boxing Organisation (IBO) All Africa Championship title belt in Gaborone on Tuesday, Minister of Sport and Arts, Jacob Kelebeng emphasised the ministry’s commitment to building an enabling environment for local talent.

Kelebeng noted that the core mandate was to ensure athletes were…