Ntungamili Raguin — 17-year-old Botswanan tennis player competing professionally, signed as brand ambassador by Orange Botswana.
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Botswana Sunday Standard
… His push-up celebratory routine can often be seen imitated by the country’s upcoming stars, including the likes of Collen Kebinatshipi and rising tennis star Ntungamili Raguin, an indication to his impact on the country’s sport landscape. …
Makwala Starts the Race to Philanthropy in SportMmegi
Raguin fell 2-6, 2-6 to the Latvian in the second round as the local Junior Sportsperson of the Year begins to learn the ropes on the professional circuit.In January, he made his debut at the junior Australian Open, becoming the first Motswana to do so.
Raguin’s road ends in the second roundMmegi
Raguin has made a brisk start to his tennis career, debuting on the junior grand slam in January, whilst also ranking in the top 50 in the juniors.On Tuesday, he wrote another piece of history when he recorded his first ITF professional victory, needing nearly three hours to disp …
Raguin bags first professional tour winThe Botswana Gazette
Orange Botswana has signed rising tennis player Ntungamili Raguin as a brand ambassador, expanding its youth-focused sports partnerships Orange Botswana has signed rising tennis player Ntungamili Raguin as its second brand ambassador as part of the company’s youth engagement and …
Raguin Named Orange Brand AmbassadorDaily News Botswana
… One of the standout moments came during the men’s doubles quarterfinals, where Ntungamili Raguin and Mark Nawa faced Australian pair Ty Host and Stefan Vujic in a thrilling encounter that attracted one of the tournament’s largest crowds. …
ITF success bolster host statusBotswana Sunday Standard
Sunday Standard Steep Learning Curve for Raguin at the Gaborone M15 ITF Tourney It was a tough professional debut for Ntungamili Raguin at the ITF (International Tennis Federation) Gaborone M15 tournament this past week. …
Steep Learning Curve for Raguin at the Gaborone M15 ITF TourneyDaily News Botswana
A local tennis doubles affair between Mark Nawa and Ntungamili Raguin as well as Seabo Saleshando and his partner, Tsholofelo Tsiang was a toast of the day during the World Tennis Tour Gaborone ITF mens and women $15,000, which is ongoing at the National Tennis Centre. …
Nawa and Raguin Storm To VictoryMmegi
… Amongst the standout athletes who will compete for the prestigious Sportsperson of the Year are Collen Kebinatshipi and Ntungamili Raguin. …
Hour of reckoning as BNSC holds Sport AwardsDaily News Botswana
… All eyes will be on Ntungamili Raguin, a standout junior making his debut on the World Tennis Tour. …
Eyes turn to ITF World Tennis Tour hostingWeekend Post
… In the Junior Male Sportsperson of the Year category, athletics prospect Justice Oratile will compete with tennis player Ntungamili Raguin and bowler Edwin Nyoka. …
Athletics Leads the Pack in BNSC Awards NominationsAthletics legend Isaac Makwala has established the Isaac Makwala Foundation, to be officially launched on 19 June at the Gaborone International Convention Centre. The foundation aims to preserve his legacy and create opportunities for young people through sport development, education, mentorship, youth empowerment and social impact programmes.
8 June 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Athletics legend Isaac Makwala has established the Isaac Makwala Foundation, to be officially launched on 19 June at the Gaborone International Convention Centre. The foundation aims to preserve his legacy and create opportunities for young people through sport development, education, mentorship, youth empowerment and social impact programmes.
8 June 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Botswanan tennis player Raguin lost 2-6, 2-6 to a Latvian opponent in the second round as he continues his early professional career. In January he became the first Motswana to compete in the junior Australian Open.
22 May 2026 · Mmegi →
Raguin recorded his first ITF professional victory on Tuesday, defeating Talic 7-6, 6-1, 6-2 in nearly three hours and earning his first ATP ranking point. The player previously debuted on the junior grand slam in January and ranks in the top 50 in juniors.
20 May 2026 · Mmegi →
Orange Botswana has signed rising tennis player Ntungamili Raguin as a brand ambassador as part of the company's youth engagement and sports development initiatives, under the tagline "Dream Bigger."
20 May 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Gaborone hosted the ITF World Tennis Tour M15 and W15 events, attracting over 500 entries from 28 countries across six continents. The tournaments demonstrated international confidence in Botswana as a capable host of world-class sporting events.
19 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Ntungamili Raguin, 17, lost his first professional match at the ITF Gaborone M15 tournament, falling 7–5, 3–6, 5–7 to USA's Preston Brown. The youngster led 5–2 in the deciding set but attributed early nerves and fatigue to his inability to convert match points.
18 May 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Mark Nawa and Ntungamili Raguin defeated Seabo Saleshando and Tsholofelo Tsiang 6-4, 6-2 in the Men's Doubles first round of the World Tennis Tour Gaborone ITF tournament at the National Tennis Centre.
12 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana's National Sports Commission is holding its Sport Awards ceremony, with Collen Kebinatshipi and Ntungamili Raguin among standout athletes competing for Sportsperson of the Year. The event, new CEO Olebile Sikwane's first since taking office in January, celebrates the country's sporting achievements including the successful World Relays 2026 and notable performances in athletics and tennis.
8 May 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana will host the International Tennis Federation (ITF) World Tennis Tour Men's and Women's 15k events at the National Tennis Centre from May 11–13, with over 300 men and 200 women from countries including the United States, France, China and Australia having submitted entries. The Botswana Tennis Association vice president described the international interest as validation of the nation's reputation for peace, security and world-class hospitality.
7 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 →
The Botswana Tennis Association will host two ITF M15 and W15 tournaments from 11–23 May 2026 and the 2026 Billie Jean Cup Group 3 Africa tournament from 13–18 July 2026, as part of its strategy to develop the country's tennis and generate economic returns; hosting international tournaments in 2025 generated P6 million in revenue and created 200 seasonal jobs.
23 April 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →