SPORTS RAISON D’ETRE

Eish! Its now time for a break from the exhausting term of sports, and I can bet some of you are are thinking, “I am never doing squash!” Whatever the case may be, I still ponder why sports still exists, and nothing crosses the back of my mind either than entertainment and health. Having said that, my challenge to you this term is to engage yourself in to sports, try to keep healthy while enjoying. Clearly there’s no better experience than that. So draw the line between fit and fat.

SPRINGBOKS

Its funny how the Botswana National Rugby team, the Vultures is growing and gradually finding a spot in the hearts of the locals. Well to put things into perspective, we are a small fish in a big pond as compared to the world. However this on its own is a silver lining for future success because our neighbours South Africa are the champions of the world! Hello..? Inspiration is at our door! The springboks are undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with, and so should this should serve as a hall mark for our local senior team. This is like saying in soccer terms that Kaka or Christiano Ronaldo is a border away! So let us take pride and support local rugby who knows we might be soon swimming with the big fishes. First stop the conquerors!

EAGLES

From me it’s nothing but praise. The Eagles (MAP senior basketball team) have for 18 years now proven to be the undisputed national champions. Honestly, eighteen years screams out loud enough for their foes to back down! Now one thing that fascinates me is the way they have humbled themselves and focused on nothing but defending their shining record from being broken. Thumbs up to them and most importantly the working staff that has contributed to this illustrious performance. Maruapula School is more than humbled by their courage and steadfast approach to the game. Well done gents!

BISA REPRESENTATIVES

Now the basketball season ended on a general high for both junior and senior categories. Among these well nurtured athletes, Botswana Integrated Sports Association (BISA) had set eyes on few to represent the country in the annual COSASA games that were held in Swaziland. Their names Tefo Morewane, Kwena Moloto, Lisa Nawa and Nomfuneka; all under 17. The under 17 sides played well but were unfortunate not to be victors on both the girls and the boys sides. The boys walked away with a third price trophy while their female counterparts came position two.