Botswana

In the Common wealth Games of 1994, Botswana won a single medal. France Mabiletsa took bronze in the light-heavyweight division of boxing. The sports events were held at Victoria of British Columbia in Canada. They sent a team of 33 sportsmen but failed to grab any medal.
The Commonwealth Games of 2002 was held at Manchester of England. Botswana again participated in the game and won two medals for themselves. Athletes Lechedzani Luza and Gable Garenamotse won silver medals in the Men’s Flyweight Division Boxing and Men’s Long Jump respectively, while Gilbert Khunwane won a bronze medal in the Lightweight Boxing event.
In the Commonwealth Games of 2006, Botswana sent 23 sportsmen and few officials. It was held at Melbourne of Australia. Botswana won two medals at this game. The nation won a silver medal in Men’s long jump event. Gable Garenamotse won the title. Mmoloki Nogeng won the bronze medal in the 54 kg boxing event.

About Botswana:
Botswana is a landlocked state. It is located in southern part of Africa and is bordered by countries such as South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Namibia. The capital of the nation is Gaborone. Football is the most popular sport of the nation. Other popular sports include volleyball, athletics, softball and cricket.
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