Special Olympics Botswana

Thank you for the recognition TAFISA.

Special Olympics Botswana Strengthens Inclusive Sport Through Coaches Training in Palapye

Special Olympics Botswana is hosting a dynamic and impactful Coaches Training session at Ratsie Setlhako Primary School, bringing together 50 coaches from across the Central Region. The training marked another deliberate step toward strengthening inclusive sports delivery and building technical capacity at grassroots level.

Facilitated by Mr. Botshelo Mogotsi, a sports expert and board member, the session focused on equipping coaches with practical knowledge and skills to enhance athlete development within their clubs. His facilitation blends technical insight with lived experience, creating a learning environment that was both rigorous and accessible.

Participants, drawn from various districts across Central Botswana, engaged deeply throughout the training. There was a clear sense of purpose, not just to attend, but to return to their communities sharper, more confident, and better prepared to support athletes with intellectual disabilities. The cohort arrived eager to learn and left positioned to grow their programs with renewed clarity and structure.

The training emphasized key pillars of Special Olympics programming, including athlete centered coaching, inclusive sports practices, and sustainable club development. Beyond theory, coaches were encouraged to think systemically, considering how their role connects to broader outcomes in health, education, and community inclusion.

Special Olympics Botswana extends its sincere appreciation to Lions Clubs International for their continued support in making initiatives like this possible. Their partnership remains instrumental in advancing opportunities for athletes and strengthening the ecosystem around inclusive sport.

Happy World Table Tennis Day from Botswana, Gaborone, Bontleng, Ithuteng Primary School, Special Education Unit. 🏓 ITTF-Africa

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Tomorrow is World Down Syndrome Day! 💙💛

Wear your most colorful, patterned, or mismatched socks to celebrate, raise awareness, and support inclusion for people with Down syndrome. Let’s come together to recognize the beauty of diversity and help ensure everyone has the same opportunities to thrive.

Show us how you’re rocking your socks in the comments 👇 and tell us how you !

Tlamelo Mogomotsi didn’t just compete at the Region 5 Games last November, she claimed gold in both the 200m and long jump, a double statement of speed and strength. Now, that excellence echoes louder with her nomination for Sportswoman of the Year with Disability at the Vunani Annual Women’s Sports Awards.
We are incredibly proud of you, Tlamelo. You are not just representing Special Olympics Botswana, you are redefining what is possible.

Special Olympics World Games are held independently from the Olympics & the Paralympic Games. Alternating every two years between summer and winter, Special Olympics World Games are the flagship events and have grown to be an international demonstration of inclusion, acceptance, and unity. All around the world, our athletes train and strive to achieve their very best every day.

The next Special Olympics World Games will take place in Santiago, Chile, 16-25 October 2027 – JOIN US.