Botswana’s athletics profile continues its swift ascent with the FNBB Golden Grand Prix now ranked fourth worldwide among World Athletics Continental Tour meetings. …
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- May 2026
… A series of record-breaking performances during the recent 2026 World Athletics Relays has propelled the venue into the global spotlight. …
World Class Track …… For the first time, the 4x100m relay team qualified for the World Athletics Championships to be held in Beijing, China next year. …
Botswana passes World Relays test… The refurbishment involved high-level engineering to meet strict World Athletics standards, including a sophisticated drainage system that clears water within 20 minutes of rainfall. …
National Stadium earns premier fast track statusBotswana’s hosting of the 2026 Debswana World Athletics Relays is proving to be more than just a sporting success, emerging as a strategic turning point in the country’s efforts to revitalise its diamond industry. …
World Relays economic legacy lives on… Three days before the event, information MmegiSport obtained from the official World Athletics Relays ticketing platform reflects a clear shift in momentum. …
World Relays ticket sales in late surgeWorld Athletics President Sebastian Coe said Kids Athletics builds on the important platform of track and field and that it is critical to catch athletes at a young age. …
Catch Them Young- Coe- April 2026
… While the echoes of cheering fans still linger at the National Stadium, a critical technical report is being prepared for World Athletics, a document that will decide if Gaborone returns to the prestigious Gold status or remains in the Silver tier. …
Grand Prix faces critical finish line off track… We are excited that the venue is ready to host the event, the track has been accredited by World Athletics, which means times recorded during the meet will be recognised," he said.He said athletes started arriving on Tuesday, with one of the headliners, Canadian 200m Olympic cham …
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Botswana's FNBB Golden Grand Prix has been ranked fourth globally among World Athletics Continental Tour meetings after earning 83,990 points in the latest rankings. The event, held on April 26 at Gaborone's National Stadium, is ranked second in Africa after Kenya's Kip Keino Classic, with World Athletics officials noting that its organization and execution reached Gold level standards despite its official Silver category classification.
20 May 2026 · Weekend Post →
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FNBB Golden Grand Prix ranked fourth in World Athletics
Botswana's FNBB Golden Grand Prix has been ranked fourth globally among World Athletics Continental Tour meetings after earning 83,990 points in the latest rankings. The event, held on April 26 at Gaborone's National Stadium, is ranked second in Africa after Kenya's Kip Keino Classic, with World Athletics officials noting that its organization and execution reached Gold level standards despite its official Silver category classification.
20 May 2026 · Weekend Post →
National Stadium's refurbished track earns world-class reputation
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 →
Tuesday 5 May
Botswana hosts World Relays, first African nation
Botswana became the first African nation to host the World Relays, with 40 countries and over 700 athletes participating. The event featured medals containing natural diamonds for the first time in the sport, and Botswana's men's 4x400m relay team qualified for the World Athletics Championships in Beijing next year.
5 May 2026 · Mmegi →
National Stadium track earns premier global athletics status
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 →
World Relays medals embed diamonds in Botswana branding push
Botswana's 2026 Debswana World Athletics Relays featured 120 locally sourced natural diamonds embedded in competition medals as part of a strategy to revitalise the diamond industry and position Botswana as a leader in ethical, traceable diamonds amid declining demand and competition from lab-grown alternatives.
5 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Friday 1 May
World Relays ticket sales surge after pricing cuts
Ticket sales for the World Athletics Relays, being held in Gaborone this weekend as a first-time African event, picked up significantly in the final days after organisers introduced a two-day combo package priced at P500 for adults, P300 for students, and P200 for children under 18. The South Stand has sold out in several sections, while the East Stand remains the second most popular.
1 May 2026 · Mmegi →
World Athletics President urges early engagement in Kids Athletics
World Athletics President Sebastian Coe said Kids Athletics builds on the important platform of track and field and that it is critical to catch athletes at a young age. Speaking at a Kids Athletics event in Gaborone, Coe emphasised the need to introduce children to the sport early to develop future talent and grow grassroots participation.
1 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Monday 27 April
Botswana Golden Grand Prix awaits World Athletics status decision
The third edition of the Botswana Golden Grand Prix has concluded, and organisers are awaiting a critical technical report from World Athletics to determine whether Gaborone will regain Gold status or remain at Silver tier. The event was downgraded last year for failing to meet administrative timelines, and the technical delegate noted communication issues and disruptive last-minute changes despite acknowledging the overall programme as successful.
27 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Friday 24 April
FNB Botswana Grand Prix attracts global athletics talent
Athletes from Botswana, Algeria, Belgium, Cameroon, Canada, Congo, Ethiopia, Egypt, Italy, Portugal, Slovakia, Jamaica, Great Britain, Kenya, South Africa, the United States, and Zimbabwe will compete in the one-day FNB Botswana Grand Prix. Event organisers say the venue is ready and World Athletics-accredited, with headliners including Canadian 200m Olympic champion Andre De Grasse.
24 April 2026 · Mmegi →