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Africa-Press – Botswana. <\/strong><\/span>In a bid to secure a spot at Paris 2024 Olympics, the Botswana Boxing Association (BoBA) will send a team to the 1st World Qualification Tournament.<\/b><\/p>\n

This comes after Botswana\u2019s boxers fell short at the African boxing qualification event held in Dakar, Senegal from 9 to15 September 2023.<\/p>\n

According to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), a total of 50 athletes comprising 22 women and 28 men will earn their spots through the 1st World Qualification Tournament that is scheduled for Busto Arzizio, Italy from 29 February to 12 March 2024.<\/p>\n

The Secretary General of BoBA, Taolo Tlouetsile, has confirmed BoBA\u2019s participation. \u201cWe\u2019ve had a chat with the Botswana National Olympic Committee and agreed to send a team to the qualifiers,\u201d he said in a telephone interview.<\/p>\n

Lacklustre performance<\/p>\n

The decision to participate underscores the determination of BoBA to secure representation at the Olympics after a lacklustre performance at the 2016 edition.<\/p>\n

The team will feature some of Botswana\u2019s top boxers, with the notable inclusion of Rajab Otukile Mohammed and Keamogetse Kenosi.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to be represented again at the Olympics, hence we are sending these boxers to the qualifiers,\u201d Tlouetsile said. \u201cIt is up to the boxers selected to work hard and make the nation proud.\u201d<\/p>\n

Both Mohammed and Kenosi previously represented Botswana at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, injecting a renewed sense of hope into BoBA after the disappointment of the 2016 Olympics where the nation had no representation in boxing.<\/p>\n

Historical context<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the historical context of boxing adds significance to the journey of these athletes.<\/p>\n

The IOC website shows that boxing first made its appearance at the Ancient Olympic Games in 688 BCE and subsequently debuted in the modern Olympics at St. Louis in 1904.<\/p>\n

At the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics, a total of 248 boxers, made up of 124 women and 124 men, are set to compete, showcasing the sport\u2019s global inclusivity.<\/p>\n

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