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Junior Karate team scoops Gold at WKF Youth League
11+ hour, 40+ min ago (352+ words) Junior Karate team scoops Gold at WKF Youth League'Mmegi Online Leitch Michelle was also on the podium with a bronze medal in the girls Under-14 kumite (-47kg) The team was competing at the World Karate Federation (WKF) Youth League in Harare,…...
Good turnout for Shito-Ryu tournament
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (350+ words) Calistus Kolantsho - A large turnout was experienced at the annual Shito-Ryu Open Tournament that was held at Botswana Karate Union (BOKA) hall. The event attracted participants from Active Africa, Cracking, Dynamite, Kimberling, Topfight, Village, SSKB, Shitokai Academy, Socca Karate Academy,…...
Karate divisions widen
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (590+ words) Calistus Kolantsho - Divisions within the Botswana Karate Association (BOKA) continue to grow, as evidenced by the simultaneous tournaments to be held tomorrow....
Karate rises above internal wars to deliver medals
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (294+ words) Calistus Kolantsho - Botswana Karate Association (BOKA) has been marred with internal battles, with some ending up in courtrooms, leading to suspensions and dismissals. But despite the upheavals, karate put up a commanding performance at the AUSC Region 5 Games, which concluded…...
Karate opts for juniors for Region 5 tourney
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (300+ words) Kabelo Boranabi - Botswana Karate Association (BOKA) is striking a balance between development and world championship qualification, with the senior team pulling out of the AUSC Region 5 Karate Federation Championship. BOKA will instead send the junior team to the regional competition…...
Karate instructor calls for peace
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (342+ words) Calistus Kolantsho - Nihon Karate Kyokai Botswana Chief Instructor, Sensei Keone Kgorotlhe has called for peace as karatekas face unending internal fights. In recent times, the Botswana Karate Association (BOKA) has found itself entangled in legal battles involving warring factions The…...