Also known as: BAA
Botswana Athletics Association — national sporting body overseeing athletics governance, currently addressing doping concerns and preparing to host the 2028 African Senior Athletics Championships.
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Daily News Botswana
Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) remains the premier sporting code that consistently positions the country on the global map. …
BAA Express Concern Over Increasing Cases of dopingWeekend Post
… This presents a significant opportunity for the Botswana Athletics Association (BAA). …
World Class Track …Daily News Botswana
… The hosting rights were awarded in 2024, however the Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) had to present its readiness case before the CAA council in Accra, Ghana. …
Botswana ready for continental showpieceThe Botswana Gazette
… World Relays and existing infrastructure will help Botswana stage the 25th African Senior Athletics Championships with confidence GAZETTE REPORTER Botswana has confirmed that it will host the 25th African Senior Athletics Championships in 2028, with Botswana Athletics Association …
Mabua Says 2028 Continental Athletics Hosting Will Be EasyDaily News Botswana
… The hosting rights were initially awarded in 2024, prompting Botswana Athletics Association to present its readiness case before the CAA council in Accra, Ghana on May 11. …
Botswana Ready To Host Athletics ChampionshipsDaily News Botswana
… This was said by Botswana Athletics Association acting president, Oabona Theetso after Confederation of African Athletics meeting in Accra, Ghana today. …
Botswana to Host Senior Athletics Championships in 2028Daily News Botswana
… Because athletes prioritise fast tracks to secure Olympic and World Championship qualifying marks, the Botswana Athletics Association is now in a prime position. …
National Stadium earns premier fast track statusWeekend Post
… The Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) recently announced the nominees for the 45th Botswana Sports Awards, with the Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) emerging as the standout organization, securing eight nominations. …
Athletics Leads the Pack in BNSC Awards NominationsDaily News Botswana
… Addressing Department of Information Services reporters and photographers during a workshop on reporting athletics facilitated by Botswana Athletics Association officials, Dipeba cautioned against common errors, such as incorrectly recording measurements or times, which could mis …
BAA Sharpens Reporters' SkillsMmegi
Botswana Athletics Association CEO, Mabua Mabua told Sport Monitor that locating the camp in Letlhakane had helped the athletes focus on their training and abilities for the event.“The environment they are in provides the best opportunity for them by detaching them from the distr …
Athletes ramp up World Relays’ readiness in Letlhakane campThe Botswana Athletics Association held its Annual General Assembly on Saturday, where acting president Oabona Theetso flagged doping as an ongoing challenge, citing the recent positive test of Letlhogonolo Mokgethi and noting that four other local athletes have taken the BNOC and associated parties to court over disputed doping results.
1 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Botswana Athletics Association held its Annual General Assembly on Saturday, where acting president Oabona Theetso flagged doping as an ongoing challenge, citing the recent positive test of Letlhogonolo Mokgethi and noting that four other local athletes have taken the BNOC and associated parties to court over disputed doping results.
1 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana's National Stadium has rapidly gained recognition as one of the world's fastest tracks following record-breaking performances at the 2026 World Athletics Relays, where three world records fell in mixed 4x100m relays and Botswana's men's 4x400m relay team set a new African and championship record time of 2:54.47.
20 May 2026 · Weekend Post →
Botswana will host the 25th African Senior Athletics Championships in 2028, with the Confederation of African Athletics confirming the hosting rights after the Botswana Athletics Association presented its readiness case. It will be Botswana's first time hosting the African Senior Championships.
19 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana has confirmed it will host the 25th African Senior Athletics Championships in 2028. BAA chief executive officer Mabua Mabua expressed confidence that lessons from the World Relays and existing infrastructure will help the country stage the event successfully.
13 May 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The Confederation of African Athletics has confirmed that Botswana will host the 25th African Senior Athletics Championships in 2028, the country's first time hosting the event. The Botswana Athletics Association presented its readiness case to the CAA council in Accra in May, drawing on experience from the recent Debswana World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26.
12 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Confederation of African Athletics has confirmed Botswana as host of the 25th African Senior Athletics Championships in 2028, according to Botswana Athletics Association acting president Oabona Theetso following a meeting in Accra, Ghana.
11 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana's newly refurbished National Stadium track has been recognised as one of the world's premier fast tracks, joining venues like Hayward Field and Stade Louis II. Three World Records were broken at the Debswana World Athletics Relays within 48 hours, with Botswana setting an African and Championship Record in the 4x400m.
5 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Botswana National Sport Commission announced nominees for the 45th Botswana Sports Awards, with the Botswana Athletics Association securing eight nominations. Sprint athlete Collen Kebinatshipi is nominated for Sportsman of the Year, competing against footballer Goitseone Phoko and judoka Tumiso Phuthego, while athlete Oratile Nowe represents athletics in the Sportswoman of the Year category.
28 April 2026 · Weekend Post →
Botswana Athletics Association officials, including coach Justice Dipeba and Department of Information Services acting director Thebeyame Ramoroka, conducted a workshop for government reporters and photographers on improving athletics reporting. They emphasised the importance of technical precision, contextual storytelling, preparation, and depth in coverage ahead of the Debswana World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26.
25 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana Athletics Association CEO Mabua Mabua says a training camp in Letlhakane allows athletes to focus on preparation for the World Relays event by removing distractions of urban areas.
21 April 2026 · Mmegi →