{"id":74869,"date":"2025-09-18T17:42:48","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T17:42:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/botswana-swimmers-break-records-in-eswatini"},"modified":"2025-09-18T18:14:24","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T18:14:24","slug":"botswana-swimmers-break-records-in-eswatini","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/botswana-swimmers-break-records-in-eswatini","title":{"rendered":"Botswana Swimmers Break Records in Eswatini"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Botswana. <\/strong><\/span><b>Botswana swimmers set a new national points record and claimed 34 medals at the Zone IV Championships in Eswatini, but some caution that next year\u2019s home event will test whether the team can turn progress into dominance.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Botswana swimmers returned from the just-ended Zone IV Championships in Eswatini with a historic performance, finishing fourth out of 12 countries and setting a new national record of 1,321 points.<\/p>\n<p>The team collected 34 medals in total \u2014 six gold, 16 silver and 12 bronze.<\/p>\n<p>Signs of Progress<\/p>\n<p>According to Botswana Swimming Sports Association spokesperson Bokang Mokobi, the results marked progress compared to last year\u2019s championships in Namibia, where the team finished fifth.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have done very well compared to the same competition last year,\u201d he said in a telephone interview. \u201cThis is a bit of an improvement and it is very remarkable.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Among the standout swimmers was debutant Jade Chilisa, who won three gold medals and set new championship records. \u201cThat shows we have good talent coming up,\u201d Mokobi said.<\/p>\n<p>Other highlights included Yun Suh Chang\u2019s two gold medals, including a championship record in the 100m breaststroke, and Melodi Saleshando\u2019s gold in the 50m backstroke, also a record-breaking swim.<\/p>\n<p>Balancing Achievement and Ambition<\/p>\n<p>While the team\u2019s success was celebrated, some observers cautioned that expectations should be managed as Botswana prepares to host next year\u2019s edition of the competition.<\/p>\n<p>Mokobi, however, said the outing sets a solid foundation. \u201cEvery swimmer who went there came home with a personal best,\u201d he noted. \u201cWe want to finish first as the hosts, not fourth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Looking to the Future<\/p>\n<p>The association also has its eyes on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Mokobi explained that regional competitions are crucial in preparing athletes for the global stage.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have realised that we have potential, and we won\u2019t let any team defeat us,\u201d he said. \u201cWe are proud of what they did in Eswatini.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Botswana<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Botswana. Botswana swimmers set a new national points record and claimed 34 medals at the Zone IV Championships in Eswatini, but some caution that next year\u2019s home event will test whether the team can turn progress into dominance. 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