Botswana declares Friday holiday to celebrate Tebogo’s Olympic gold medal success
Botswana is celebrating a historic achievement as President Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi declared Friday afternoon a public holiday in honour of the nation’s newest sporting hero, Letsile Tebogo.
Tebogo made history at the Paris 2024 Olympics by becoming the first Motswana and the first African to win a gold medal in the 200 metres.
He stunned pre-games favourite, Noah Lyles, crossing the finish line at 19.46s, which was not just a national record, but also an African record in the event.
The Office of the President issued a press release announcing the public holiday, emphasising the significance of Tebogo's achievement on the global stage.
President Masisi highlighted that Tebogo’s victory is not only a monumental moment for Botswana but also for the entire African contin...
