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Botswana Swimming Sport Association

Also known as: BSSA

2026-04-282026-06-13
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  1. June 2026

  2. Daily News Botswana

    … Botswana Swimming Sport Association (BSSA) spokesperson, Bokang Mokobi, commended the team’s performance against some of the continent’s top open-water swimmers. …

    Swimmers defy the odds to win medals

  3. Daily News Botswana

    … Addressing the media during a press conference , Botswana Swimming Sport Association (BSSA) president, Kgaotsang Matthews, said the event represented a significant milestone for Botswana sport. …

    Africa Aquatics zone IV championships come to Botswana
  4. April 2026

  5. Weekend Post

    … The National Sport Association of the Year category features the Botswana Athletics Association competing against the Botswana Swimming Sport Association and the Botswana Table Tennis Association. …

    Athletics Leads the Pack in BNSC Awards Nominations
Sport

Botswana swimmers win two bronze medals at African championships

The News

Botswana swimmers won two bronze medals at the Africa Aquatics Zone IV Open Water Championships in Mauritius, with Benco Van Rooyen and Muela Mutie taking medals in their respective divisions. The achievement is notable given Botswana's lack of natural marine environments for training, with the team competing against athletes from coastal nations with year-round ocean and river access.

10 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Botswana swimmers win two bronze medals at African championships

    Botswana swimmers won two bronze medals at the Africa Aquatics Zone IV Open Water Championships in Mauritius, with Benco Van Rooyen and Muela Mutie taking medals in their respective divisions. The achievement is notable given Botswana's lack of natural marine environments for training, with the team competing against athletes from coastal nations with year-round ocean and river access.

    10 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Africa Aquatics Zone IV Championships coming to Botswana in 2026

    Botswana will host the Africa Aquatics Zone IV Championships from September 2–5, 2026, bringing together Southern African aquatic athletes, coaches, and officials for regional competition. The BSSA president said the event represents a significant milestone and testifies to Botswana's reputation for hosting world-class sporting events.

    9 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Athletics dominates BNSC Awards with eight nominations

    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 →

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