29 Jul 2024

Twenty-four sports administrators were awarded diploma certificates in Advanced Sports Management in the Management of Olympics Sports Organisation.

Speaking during a Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) graduation ceremony in Francistown recently, Francistown District Commissioner, Chabongwa Matseka encouraged the graduates to seek knowledge and adaptation. 

“The world is evolving and your ability to learn and adapt will be your greatest asset hence you should cherish it,” she said. 

Matseka said learning was a currency for growth and an engine that drove progress. 

She also said embracing life-long learning fuelled a journey of self-discovery, where knowledge became an expanding universe brimming with possibility.

She also encouraged them to foster empathy and collaboration.

Matseka said the strength of communities and societies lies in their ability to work together and understand one another.

 She encouraged graduates to cultivate relationships, build bridges and be a force behind unity.

Also, she called on them to embrace innovation and creativity. “Don’t be afraid to think outside the box. Challenge the status quo and bring your unique perspectives to the table,” she added. 

She said their innovations must develop new solutions new challenges.

She also encouraged them to commit to making a difference. 

“Whether in your careers, community, or personal lives, strive to make a positive impact. 

The measure of your success will not only be in your achievements, but also in the differences you make in the lives of others, be ambassadors of mind-set change initiative,” said Matseka.

BNOC programmes director, Moses Monusi said the objective of the course was to empower sports administrators with more skills to aid them execute their job without difficulties. 

He said the course offered treasure of advantages, designed to hone skills of budding sports managers.

In his vote of thanks, chairperson of Nico United and former Botswana Primary School Sports Association, who was also a graduate, Busani Sigweni said skills acquired would be put to good use.Another graduate, Mariam Mashaba said the course was a true game changer. 

“The depth and breadth of knowledge we gained, coupled with the practicals of this knowledge, will serve us well in our future endeavours. 

My gratitude to our organisers, especially BNOC, will forge a pathway to excellence in sports management,” she said. Ends