Where are the ladies?

Botswana enjoys athletics success but…

NANCY RAMOKHUA

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Questionably for several years now, ladies in athletics have their representation visibly missing at international level. With minimum representation of ladies at reputable events such as the Paris 2024 Olympics as well as the just ended world athletics championships in Tokyo, there is a great need to involve and groom the girl child.

As though legendary 400m star Amantle Montsho has not passed on the baton, the representation of Botswana ladies in athletics at global level continues to lessen. However, commendable Oratile Nowe, the only lady who represented the country at the Paris Olympics last year in France and secured herself a spot in the semi-finals after finishing second in her 800m race with a time of 2:00.9 in Tokyo, remains a rising dime to look forward to.