11 Dec 2025

Game Mompe is pedalling her way to the pinnacle of international cycling governance.

This follows an announcement that the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has officially appointed her as a member of the UCI BMX Freestyle Commission for the prestigious 2025–2029 term, a move that significantly elevates her growing influence within the global cycling community.The appointment, confirmed via a press release from the Botswana Cycling Association (BCA), places Mompe within the specialist bodies established by the UCI Management Committee.These bodies are crucial to the UCI’s mission and governed and advanced cycling worldwide by developing strategic and regulatory recommendations that shaped the evolution of their respective disciplines.Mompe is now part of an elite, diverse group of experts and athlete representatives hailing from cycling powerhouses like Denmark, New Zealand, Germany and Japan.Her presence marks a significant moment, ensuring a fresh, African perspective is brought to the table for the strategic development of BMX Freestyle on the global stage.UCI president, David Lappartient, confirmed Mompe’s appointment, expressing strong confidence in her future contributions. He anticipates that her input will be positive and constructive for the continued development of cycling worldwide.Mompe’s UCI role is the crowning achievement in what has been a truly remarkable year of success in sport governance. Her appointment is the culmination of a series of achievements that have rapidly accelerated her trajectory, including her election as Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) vice president earlier this year.She has also made history by becoming the first Motswana to be appointed to the Confederation of African Cycling (CAC), establishing a significant milestone for Botswana’s presence and voice within continental sport governance.For the Botswana Cycling Association (BCA), Mompe’s appointment holds immense national significance as the association anticipates that her new role will deliver several key benefits to the country as well increase Botswana’s exposure to the BMX discipline, which is a fast-growing Olympic sport.The role further provides direct access to international expertise and development pathways and this comes at a crucial time, as the BCA is currently undergoing internal discussions regarding the introduction of BMX in Botswana.Leveraging Mompe’s new international platform, the BCA aims to create new opportunities for youth participation, talent identification and the diversification of the nation’s cycling portfolio. ENDS