A quiet sense of purpose is building at the National Stadium in Gaborone. In less than two months, the venue will host the 2026 Botswana Golden Grand Prix, an event that has long been a highlight of the local athletics calendar. This year, however, it carries greater significance.
Scheduled for April 26, the Grand Prix arrives just days before Botswana becomes the first African nation to host the World Athletics Relays. That milestone has transformed what might otherwise be a standalone international meet into a crucial rehearsal for one of the country’s most significant sporting events.
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