Botswana honors historic win with new holiday for first gold in World Athletics

The Botswana President has declared yet another holiday to celebrate the country’s first gold medal in the World Athletics Competition.

While speaking in New York, where he is attending the United Nations’ 80th General Assembly, President Duma Gideon Boko lauded his athletes mainly for their resilience, self-belief, and behind-the-scenes hard work.

Boka designated September 29th as a public holiday to commemorate the country’s victory….