{"id":36826,"date":"2023-10-20T16:42:17","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T16:42:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/?p=36826"},"modified":"2023-10-20T16:03:21","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T16:03:21","slug":"botswanas-hockey-scene-in-need-of-more-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/botswanas-hockey-scene-in-need-of-more-support","title":{"rendered":"Botswana\u2019s Hockey Scene in Need of More Support"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Botswana. <\/strong><\/span><b>Botswana\u2019s hockey is progressing development-wise, Head Coach and Chairperson of Basil Hockey Club Thoriso Bogwasi has told this publication.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>According to Bogwasi who was speaking to this publication in a telephone interview, there is an increasing number of regions embracing the sport, including Kanye, Maun, Gantsi, Sua, Selebi Phikwe, Gaborone and Francistown. It came to light in the interview that while there has been commendable progress, there remains a resounding call for greater support and investment in the sport.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are not jumping for joy,\u201d stated Bogwasi, reflecting on the current state of hockey in the country. \u201cThere is still more that can be done to support the sport.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Coaching clinics<\/p>\n<p>He emphasised the need for heightened involvement from both the government and the private sector, stressing the necessity for increased investments to propel the sport further. Particularly, the absence of a national junior league raises concerns, with Bogwasi underlining the league\u2019s potential in nurturing the skills of young players and fostering healthy competition nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>Optimistic<\/p>\n<p>But despite these challenges, under Bogwasi\u2019s leadership Basil Hockey Club has been actively contributing to growth of the sport. Initiatives such as coaching clinics for children, collaborations with schools to introduce hockey, and participation in international tournaments illustrate their commitment to nurturing a vibrant hockey community in Botswana.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are optimistic about the future of hockey in Botswana,\u201d Bogwasi said. \u201cThe sport has the potential to be a source of national pride and to bring success to our country.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, to help promote hockey in Botswana, Bogwasi noted that his club has formed relations with Eswatini, South Africa, and Namibia hockey communities. \u201cWe have a junior programme that is majority girls and hope to grow to have full teams that can join the seniors or tours and tournaments,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Junior programme<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are excited about the potential of these relationships to help us grow and develop hockey in Botswana. We are also committed to promoting hockey among girls and young women, and we are hopeful that our junior programme will continue to grow and provide opportunities for them to play and develop their skills.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Acknowledging the transformative power of the sport, Bogwasi expressed gratitude to the parents who recognise the opportunities hockey presents for their children. Encouraging further support from the sporting community, he emphasised the inclusivity and transformative potential of hockey for individuals of all ages and backgrounds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\">Botswana<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Botswana. Botswana\u2019s hockey is progressing development-wise, Head Coach and Chairperson of Basil Hockey Club Thoriso Bogwasi has told this publication. According to Bogwasi who was speaking to this publication in a telephone interview, there is an increasing number of regions embracing the sport, including Kanye, Maun, Gantsi, Sua, Selebi Phikwe, Gaborone and Francistown. 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