Botswana Declares Afternoon Day-Off to Honor Olympic Champion Letsile Tebogo

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His Excellency Dr. Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi, President of the Republic of Botswana, has granted Batswana and residents an afternoon day-off today, Friday, August 9, 2024, to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Mr. Letsile Tebogo. This gesture comes as Tebogo becomes the first Motswana and the first African to win a Gold Medal in the 200m event in the history of the Olympics.

President Masisi’s decision reflects the nation’s deep pride and recognition of Tebogo’s remarkable performance on the world stage. The President emphasized that this victory is not only a personal triumph for Tebogo but also a moment of national significance that deserves to be celebrated in a unique and appropriate manner.

The announcement was made in a press release issued by the Office of the President earlier today. President Masisi highlighted that Tebogo’s achievement will be forever etched in the annals of Botswana’s history, marking a milestone that every citizen should cherish and celebrate.

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Furthermore, the President extended his heartfelt congratulations to Letsile Tebogo and expressed unceasing gratitude to his late mother for her role in nurturing a world-class athlete.

“As a nation, we stand together in applauding Letsile Tebogo for bringing such immense pride to Botswana. His accomplishment is a beacon of hope and inspiration for all, and we are committed to celebrating him in a manner befitting his extraordinary achievement,” the statement read.

President Masisi concluded the announcement with a traditional blessing, “A pula e lo nele ka masubelele, Batswana!” underscoring the nation’s collective joy and pride in this momentous occasion.

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