Botswana’s national boxing team won seven medals at the 2025 Zone IV Championships in Mozambique, including two golds. The performance highlighted the progress in women’s boxing, with three female boxers earning medals. The team looks ahead to the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships 2025, drawing motivation from their recent achievements.
Botswana’s senior national boxing team has excelled at the 2025 Zone IV Championships held in Mozambique, securing a total of seven medals after months of inactivity. The team, consisting of eight boxers, earned two gold medals through Keobakeng Philip in the 60kg category and Kobamelo Molatlhegi in the 48kg division.
In addition, silver medals were claimed by Kutlwano Sekhutlo (63kg) and Gift Modise (57kg), who reached the finals but were defeated. Ribbin Modise, Mmoloki Sekwaipe, and Letlhogonolo Makgaola also made notable contributions by winning bronze medals, marking their commendable efforts despite not advancing to the finals. Unfortunately, Dorcus Tlhabologo was unable to compete due to an injury. Notably, three of the seven medals were earned by women, underscoring the growth of women’s boxing in Botswana.
The tournament saw participation from five countries: Botswana, Lesotho, eSwatini, Mozambique, and Seychelles. Gaone Motshwanaesi, spokesperson for the Botswana Boxing Association, expressed approval of the team’s performance, stating that the results reflected the new boxers’ potential and the success of their rigorous training camp commenced last December.
Botswana achieved second place in the tournament, improving from their previous performance, where they garnered six medals, including one gold. This achievement comes at a pivotal moment as Gift Modise and Phekie Bele are preparing to compete at the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships 2025 in Belgrade, Serbia, scheduled for March 8-16. The recent success serves as a source of motivation for the athletes as they prepare to face challenging opponents on an international platform after missing key tournaments last year due to financial constraints.
In conclusion, Botswana’s boxing team showcased remarkable talent at the 2025 Zone IV Championships, achieving seven medals including two golds, which reflects ongoing advancements in the sport. The success of both male and female boxers, particularly in the women’s division, demonstrates growing opportunities in boxing. As the team prepares for upcoming world competitions, they carry the motivation from this victory, potentially enhancing their performance on the global stage.
Original Source: thevoicebw.com
