08 Dec 2024

Boteti District held a festival to revive sports activities and instill knowledge about sports amongst members of the community.

Boteti principal programmes officer Mr Mbiganyi Magina said during the sports festival held in Mokubilo on Friday that the aim was also to instill the spirit of physical fitness amongst members of the community. 

He said the objective was not to compete but to attract participants and ensure that they embraced physical fitness.

The festival also showcased activities such as skipping rope, mhele, sack race, egg race, among others. 

He indicated that they had both traditional and modern games so that they could cater for different interests of people from all ages.

He said fitness had to be fun, which was why they took the decision to incorporate traditional games.

Healthy living does not need any form of expertise, all that matters was to exercise the body, mind and soul, he noted.

Kgosi Polson Keitlhaganetse of Mmea commended event organisers saying it brought the communities of Mmea, Makgaba and Mokubilo together.

Even those who were always hesitant to be seen in public space areas, he said they came attended.

Kgosi Keitlhaganetse said the event had helped the public to acknowledge the importance of fitness, noting that it was crucial in keeping good health and controlling non-communicable diseases The day was held under the theme: Sports For Fun, Key to Healthy Living. Ends