06 Mar 2026

Six indoor sporting codes, will on Saturday, feature in an Indoor Sport Festival, to be held at the Royal Aria Indoor Hall.

The festival hosted by the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC), will feature volleyball, table tennis, basketball, boxing, judo and netball.

The event seeks to create what organisers describe as a ‘one-stop sporting experience’ for Batswana.

Spectators will have the opportunity to watch multiple sporting disciplines in one venue, creating a festival-like atmosphere that promotes sport as both entertainment and community engagement.

Families, sports enthusiasts and aspiring athletes will be able to move from one match or contest to another while enjoying the diversity of indoor sport throughout the event.
Beyond entertainment, the festival is expected to promote and increase the visibility of indoor sporting codes that often receive less attention compared to outdoor sports.

In an interview, BNSC marketing and communications manager, Anderson Nlisana, said indoor sporting facilities played a critical role in the development and sustainability of many sports.

He said unlike outdoor venues that were often affected by weather conditions, indoor arenas provided a controlled environment that ensured competitions and training sessions could take place consistently throughout the year.

This stability, he said, allowed athletes to perform at their best while also improving the overall spectator experience.

For many of the participating codes, indoor facilities were essential to maintaining the quality and integrity of the sport.

By showcasing these disciplines in a single high-energy event, the BNSC hopes to inspire greater participation among young people and encourage the growth of indoor sport across the country.

The inaugural festival represents an important step toward strengthening Botswana’s indoor sporting culture.
It also highlights the value of modern indoor facilities in supporting athlete development, hosting competitive events and creating accessible sporting experiences for the public.

With multiple sporting codes, high-level competition and a dynamic atmosphere anticipated, the BNSC Indoor Sport Festival promises to deliver an exciting day of sport while demonstrating the power of bringing diverse disciplines together under one roof. ENDS