Botswana Athletics Association

Track & Field

New Vision, Central, Mmadinare, Palapye and Serowe athletics clubs, with the support of Botswana Athletics Association (BAA), successfully hosted a track and field event at Sam Sono Stadium in Selibe Phikwe over the weekend.

The event, spearheaded by Regional Chairperson Mr Mpho Bagwasi, attracted athletes from across the region. It aimed to provide competitive opportunities for school-going athletes while also identifying emerging talent.

In addition, the competition served as vital preparation for the upcoming BAA Track and Field Series, which begins this weekend at Francistown.

Selibe Phikwe, Botswana - 17 January 2026

BAA Series 1 - Track and Field

BAA Track & Field Series 1: Francistown Kickoff

The Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) officially launched the 2026 season this past Saturday, January 24th, at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown. As the first installment of the Track and Field Series, the event saw the nation`s rising stars and seasoned athletes return to the oval to shake off the off-season rust and set the pace for the year ahead.

Francistown, Botswana - 24 January 2026 Download Results

JAC CHALLENGE

The JAC Track & Field Challenge

07 February 2026 is excited to announce that this year’s edition will feature PRIZE MONEY in the MAIN EVENTS

Prize money will be awarded to the TOP THREE (3) athletes in EACH MAIN EVENT, for both MEN’S and WOMEN’S categories.

1st Place – P1,500
2nd Place – P1,000
3rd Place – P800

Venue: Lobatse Sports Complex
Time: 07:00 AM – 06:30 PM
Entrance Fee: P40

Athletes, clubs, and supporters don’t miss out on one of the biggest track & field events of the season

Lobatse, Botswana - 07 February 2026 Download Results

BAA SERIES 2 TRACK & FIELD

The Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) launches Series 2,

at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown. As the second installment of the Track and Field Series, the event will see the national rising stars and seasoned athletes return to the oval to keep the momentum going as the build up to the World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26 approaches.

With over 700 entries across the Youth, Junior & Senior categories, the numbers do not lie, expect a full day of non-stop athletics action..

This series serves as a key preparatory & qualifying competition for Major 2026 events, including:

• World Athletics Indoor Championships – Glasgow 2026
• World Athletics Relays Gaborone26
• Southern Africa U18/U20 Championships
• African Senior Championships
• World Athletics U20 Championships
• Commonwealth Games – Glasgow 2026

Francistown, Botswana - 14 February 2026 Download Results

BAA SERIES 3 TRACK & FIELD

Francistown, Obed Itani Chilume Stadium, Botswana - 28 February 2026 Download Results

YOUTH UNITED TRACK AND FIELD LEAGUE

We are proud to officially announce the launch of the Youth United Track & Field League, a national youth athletics competition designed to unite private schools, public schools, and out of school youth on one competitive platform where every young athlete belongs.

The Youth United Track & Field League is open to boys and girls aged 12–18 years. It is founded on a simple but powerful belief: athletics should be inclusive, not exclusive. Talent is not defined by background, school, or circumstance, and this league ensures every young athlete has the opportunity to compete, develop, and be recognised.

The league is officially sanctioned by Botswana Athletics, and all competitions will follow national athletics regulations, ensuring quality, safety, and credible performances.

The Youth United Track & Field League will feature two competition series this year:

• Series 1: 1 March

• Series 2: 19 April

This league is more than a competition, it’s a pathway. building confidence, discipline, unity, and a strong foundation for the future of Botswana athletics.

We invite schools, coaches, parents, and young athletes from across the country to be part of this movement as we come together to develop the next generation, united through athletics.

Francistown, Botswana - 01 March 2026

BAA SERIES 4 TRACK & FIELD

2026 Series Closer

The 2026 BAA series is particularly high-stakes as Botswana prepares to host the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone (May 2026). The local series will be used to fine-tune the world-famous 4x400m and 4x100m teams.

Francistown, Botswana - 01 March 2026 Download Results

BOTESSA QUALIFIERS NORTH/SOUTH

Botswana Tertiary Student Sports Association (BOTESSA) is the umbrella body for all sports codes of the tertiary institutions of Botswana under the Botswana National Sports Commission (BNSC).

Francistown, Botswana - 06 March 2026

THE GHETTO CLASSIC

Francistown, Botswana - 14 March 2026

Youth United Track & Field League

A national youth athletics competition designed to unite private schools, public schools, and out of school youth on one competitive platform where every young athlete belongs.

The Youth United Track & Field League is open to boys and girls aged 12–18 years. It is founded on a simple but powerful belief: athletics should be inclusive, not exclusive. Talent is not defined by background, school, or circumstance, and this league ensures every young athlete has the opportunity to compete, develop, and be recognized.

The league is officially sanctioned by Botswana Athletics, and all competitions will follow national athletics regulations, ensuring quality, safety, and credible performances.

The Youth United Track & Field League features two competition series this year:

• Series 1: 1 March 2026

• Series 2: 19 April 2026

This league is more than a competition, it’s a pathway. building confidence, discipline, unity, and a strong foundation for the future of Botswana athletics.

We invite schools, coaches, parents, and young athletes from across the country to be part of this movement as we come together to develop the next generation, united through athletics.

Francistown, Botswana - 19 April 2026

GABORONE CITY TOUR MEET

Moroka Athletics CLUB will host its inaugural track and field event in Gaborone aimed at improving athlete\\\'s performance for upcoming major events, identification of young talents and promoting sports tourism in the city of Gaborone. This event will see athletes in the Junior category (under 20) and Senior category (20+) invited based on their season\\\'s best time to make it into the top 24 list. The under youth category (under 18&16) will be open for all participants to promote new talent search and development. Registration fee is P30.00 for all participants. Entrance fee is P30.00 for adults and P10.00 for kids under 15 years old.

Gaborone, Botswana - 23 May 2026

CAA U18/20 JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS MAURITIUS 2026

The 2026 CAA U18/U20 Junior Championships in Mauritius will showcase Africa’s emerging athletics talent across junior track and field events.

Port Louis, Mauritius - 04 June 2026

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