Botswana has unveiled diamond-accented medals for the 2026 World Athletics Relays. Featuring only natural diamonds, the unique awards highlight the nation’s rich heritage in diamond mining and sporting excellence.
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Canada secured the silver medal in the 4x100m mixed relay at the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone on April 26. The team delivered a strong performance, finishing just behind the gold medalists.
Canadian sprinters secured spots for four relay teams at the 2027 World Championships, showcasing their depth and speed. The achievement highlights Canada’s growing strength on the global athletics stage.
Tebogo launched the Kids’ Athletics celebrations in Gaborone, igniting excitement ahead of the upcoming World Relays. The event aims to inspire young athletes and promote grassroots participation across Botswana.
World Athletics marks a historic milestone as the World Relays event debuts in Gaborone, Botswana. This landmark moment brings the global athletics celebration to Africa for the first time, highlighting the continent’s growing sports influence.
The University of Botswana, through its Okavango Research Institute, has engaged with the World Athletics Relays and Gaborone 2026 delegation to prepare for the upcoming 2026 event, boosting local sports and research collaboration.
Jamaica’s sprint coach Bennett praised Hydel High School’s strong performance but expressed doubts about their chances at the upcoming Penn Relays, citing stiff competition and the need for further improvement.
The Sports Ministry has clarified it does not set travel schedules for athletes, responding to concerns surrounding Ghana’s 4x100m relay team. The ministry emphasized decisions are made by team officials and event organizers.
Hindsight reveals Ghana’s relay team faced internal sabotage as the Sports Ministry and Ghana Athletics allegedly undermined their preparations, contributing to disappointing performances at major events, MyJoyOnline reports.
Medals have been unveiled for the Debswana World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, highlighting the event’s commitment to excellence and celebrating athletes from around the globe. Read more at worldathletics.org.