Botswana National Olympic Committee

22/10/2026

MEET OUR FINAL DAKAR 2026 ATHLETICS STARS! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🇧🇼

Get to know Geza Reinious (400m) and Mpho Maano (800m) as they prepare to take on the world for at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games!

These middle and long-sprint powerhouses represent the relentless drive of Botswana's track legacy. Check out their official profiles below to meet our final athletes, and drop your loudest cheers in the comments! 🇧🇼

21/10/2026

The journey to Senegal is loading, and our fighters are ready to take on the world!

Get to know Precious Masaba (Boxing | 51 kg) and Theresa Tagarira (Judo | 44 kg) as they prepare to step into the ring and onto the mat for at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games!

These young powerhouses represent the future of combat sports in Botswana. Swipe through their profile cards below to see who will be fighting for our flag, and drop your loudest words of encouragement in the comments! 🇧🇼👇

21/10/2026

10 DAYS TO GO! ⏳🇧🇼

The countdown to history is officially on! In just 10 days, takes on the stage at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (October 31 – November 13, 2026).

Our young champions are locked in, focused, and ready to fly our flag high in Senegal. Are you ready to cheer them on? Drop a 🇧🇼 in the comments and show your support! ⬇️🔥

20/10/2026

The countdown to Senegal is on, and it is time to meet the talent carrying our national flag in the pool!

Check out the official athlete profiles for Melodi Saleshando (Swimming | 50M Freestyle) and Tema Modirelabangwe (Swimming | 50M Butterfly) as they get set to represent Botswana at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games!

From national records to continental podiums, their athlete cards showcase the dedication and hard work behind their selection to .

Take a look at their profiles below and drop a comment to wish Melodi and Tema the best of luck on their journey! 🇧🇼👇

20/10/2026

In case you missed it!🇧🇼

THE FUTURE IS HERE! MEET OUR DAKAR 2026 TEAM! 🇧🇼

The journey to Africa’s historic first-ever Youth Olympic Games begins now! The Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) is proud to officially present the young champions selected to represent at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games! 🏆

These rising stars have dedicated countless hours of training to earn the honor of carrying our national flag on the continental and global stage. They represent the grit, talent, and relentless spirit of Botswana.

Join us in extending our warmest congratulations to every athlete and official named to this delegation!
Fly the flag high, team! We are all behind you! 🇧🇼🔥

20/10/2026

BEHIND EVERY CHAMPION IS AN INCREDIBLE TEAM! 🇧🇼🤝

As our young athletes prepare to represent us at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, they are not embarking on this journey alone.

The Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) is proud to introduce the dedicated Team Management and Medical Team who will be accompanying, guiding, and caring for in Senegal! ✈️

From orchestrating logistics and managing operations to ensuring our athletes are in peak physical health and performance condition, this leadership team provides the backbone of our national delegation. Their expertise, safeguard protocols, and care ensure our champions can focus on achieving excellence on the world stage.

Join us in celebrating and wishing our management and medical personnel the best of luck as they lead into Dakar 2026!

19/10/2026

MOMENTS FROM THE OFFICIAL TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT!

Today, the Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) hosted an official delegation unveiling ceremony to introduce the elite young athletes and dedicated coaches who will represent at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games!

The event brought together BNOC Board Members, Executive Leadership, sports federation representatives, and members of the media to celebrate this talent pipeline. It was a proud moment as our young champions stood alongside their coaches and sports leaders, ready to take on the world.

Join us in celebrating these young ambassadors as they prepare to fly the Botswana flag high in Senegal! Drop a 🇧🇼 in the comments to wish the team and technical staff the absolute best of luck on their road to victory!

19/10/2026

🎉 THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS! 🔥

365 DAYS TO GO! 👌🔥

30th TAFISA WORLD CONGRESS

We’re super excited to welcome the Africa & the World to our home soil in Botswana from 18–20 October 2027! 🇧🇼🙌

About the Congress

The TAFISA World Congress is an international gathering organised by TAFISA (The Association for International Sport for All) and the host nation. It brings together policymakers, sports organisations, researchers, community leaders, and practitioners from across the globe to champion Sport for All — promoting equal opportunities for everyone to participate in sport and physical activity, regardless of age, gender, ability, or socioeconomic background.

Botswana is ready to welcome Africa & the World! 🇧🇼🔥

19/10/2026

THE FUTURE IS HERE! MEET OUR DAKAR 2026 TEAM! 🇧🇼

The journey to Africa’s historic first-ever Youth Olympic Games begins now! The Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) is proud to officially present the young champions selected to represent at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games! 🏆

These rising stars have dedicated countless hours of training to earn the honor of carrying our national flag on the continental and global stage. They represent the grit, talent, and relentless spirit of Botswana.

Join us in extending our warmest congratulations to every athlete and official named to this delegation!
Fly the flag high, team! We are all behind you! 🇧🇼🔥

15/10/2026

Building Bridges with Our Media Partners! 🇧🇼

Yesterday morning, the BNOC leadership, led by President Mr. Tshepo Sitale alongside our Board and Executive Management team, hosted sports journalists and editors for a Media Engagement Breakfast at Blue Tree Restaurant!

It was a morning of honest, open dialogue and constructive conversation about the future of Botswana sport. From protecting athlete welfare to telling the inspiring stories of and driving growth across our sporting ecosystem, the media plays a vital role in our journey.

Mr. Sitale also took the opportunity to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Government of Botswana through the Ministry of Sport and Arts (MoSA) for their continuous direct funding support, which keeps our national sporting ambitions alive.

To top off a fantastic morning of engagement, we invited our media colleagues out onto the green to swing a few golf clubs alongside our staff and board members! Fairways, friendly competition, and great conversations made for a memorable day.

Thank you to all the media houses who came out to engage with us. Together, we move Botswana sport forward!