11 Aug 2024

His Excellency President Dr Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi has called on the nation to accord the Botswana Olympic team a well-deserved heroes welcome upon their return from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games tomorrow.

The team is expected to arrive in Gaborone at 2:35pm.

Speaking at final watch party in Gaborone on Saturday where he cheered the 4x400m men’s relay team to a podium finish, President Masisi commended the entire team for a sterling performance during the Games.

 He thus said, it was only befitting for the nation to throng the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, proudly wearing the national colours of blue, black and white in recognition of team’s outstanding performance at the Olympic Games.

“I will make it a point to be at the airport to welcome the team back from the games. We all have to show our patriotism and support the team when they arrive because they have surely made us proud,” President Masisi said.

 Similarly, Minister of Youth, Gender, Sport and Culture, Honourable Tumiso Rakgare indicated that the team’s success should inspire unity among Batswana.

“It is indeed a great time to be a citizen of this beautiful country and never in my life have I felt more proud to be a Motswana like now,” Minister Rakgare said.  ENDS