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Africa-Press – Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span>Refiloe Maphallela retained his position as Special Olympics Lesotho (SOL) President and National Director during the National Executive Committee (NEC) elections and Annual<\/p>\n

General Meeting (AGM) held on Sunday. The contested positions at the polls were that of the President or National Director represented by Refiloe Maphallela, Technical and Sports Director Martin Habaka; both of them were not<\/p>\n

challenged. Public Relations Officer (PRO) was contested by three people; Khotso Qakatha, Tebello Mont\u0161o and Atang Mohapi while Secretary General (SG)<\/p>\n

position was contested by two names \u2018Manthateng \u2018Mako and \u2018Maletuka Ralebitso. The Treasure position was contested by 6 names though another contestant \u2018Mantai<\/p>\n

Chabeli was absent. Two contestants withdrew their names from the polls in the treasurer position namely Lerato Lekoala and Selomo Molefi and the remaining<\/p>\n

contestants were Teboho Sekonyela, Reitumetse Ratsetse, \u2018Mantai Chabeli and \u2018Madompe Mahooe. After the election process, the PRO position was won by Khotso Qakatha with 10 votes, SG \u2018Maletuka Ralebitso 8<\/p>\n

votes and Treasurer \u2018Madompe Mahooe with 5 votes. Therefore, the newly elected SOL NEC is made up of the President and National Director Refiloe Maphallela and<\/p>\n

Technical and Sports Director Martin Habaka who were not challenged, SG \u2018Maletuka Ralebitso and Treasurer \u2018Madompe Mahooe. Maphallela, while presenting his<\/p>\n

report showed that the NEC aspire to achieve the sport organization that is capable of actively enabling the positive outcome for people with intellectual<\/p>\n

disability in Lesotho. \u201cWe want to improve lives through the power of sports, so that our athletes, volunteers and coaches are inspired with their beloved<\/p>\n

Special Olympics Program,\u201d Maphallela noted. He stated that the past four years have been hectic for the association in various assignments and the year 2020 was<\/p>\n

the most challenging like no other, through all the challenges that Covid-19 presented in their programs and lives in general. \u201cIt was pleasing with the<\/p>\n

support we received from our Special Olympics African region through virtual means to constantly monitor our wellbeing, in particular our athletes and their<\/p>\n

families. We would also like to express our gratitude to the Special Olympics and the African region for their constant support to our program in leadership,<\/p>\n

technical and administration,\u201d he said. Maphallela also thanked Lesotho Sports and Recreation Commission (LSRC) for their ongoing support throughout the decades; he said they understand their struggles with the Ministry of<\/p>\n

Gender, Youth, Sports and Recreation (MGYSR) in regard to the issue of subvention and their support to them and other associations, especially in hard<\/p>\n

situations. In her remarks, the outgoing SG \u2018Manthateng \u2018Mako, referring to the newly elected NEC, said their journey was not easy and thus encouraged them to get ready for hard work.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt SOL the time for resting is limited, go out there and make SOL proud because we are<\/p>\n

expecting miracles all of you. There are athletes out there who are expecting SOL to reach out to them and there are parents who are not yet proud or confident to handover their children to the association because they do not trust<\/p>\n

anyone with their disabled children. It is your job to ensure that those people become proud and brave to bring their hidden intellectually disabled people for exposure,\u201d \u2018Mako noted.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, LSRC Member \u2018Mamojela Mokhohlane said the commission is proud that SOL successfully organized and held its first NEC elections. Mokhohlane also stated that cooperation and<\/p>\n

persistence within the associations can bring sports to the next level. She said the commission appreciates and wishes success on SOL\u2019s efforts, saying<\/p>\n

they will always be on the association\u2019s side when need arises. SOL Board Chairperson Dr. Makhetha Mosotho indicated that SOL is a movement and the purpose of this movement is not only<\/p>\n

to cater for sports but also to uplift and improve the skills of people with intellectual disability. \u201cIt is my expectation to see some of the people with<\/p>\n

intellectual disability engaged in the SOL administration because I have learned that some of them are recognized as international figures and consultants.<\/p>\n

We have to empower them to be involved in various aspects of life because they have special skills and are capable of achieving more,\u201d Mosotho stated.<\/p>\n

He added that his anticipation is to see the newly elected National Executive Committee (NEC) members cordially work with confidence, dedication and courage to achieve the expectations of the association.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Lesotho<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Lesotho. Refiloe Maphallela retained his position as Special Olympics Lesotho (SOL) President and National Director during the National Executive Committee (NEC) elections and Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Sunday. 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