Letsile Tebogo: Olympic 200m champion 'would probably be criminal' without sport


Given his personal early life reviews, Tebogo is now on a undertaking to usefulness the transformative energy of game to encourage the then age in partnership with Global Athletics.

He has been named as ambassador for the governing frame’s Youngsters’ Athletics programme, which objectives to inspire youngsters to be extra lively.

“Athletics has given me so many opportunities, and I want young people to believe in themselves, dream big and enjoy the sport,” he mentioned.

“It’s basically showing them direction, because if we have plenty of free time, we tend to do unlawful stuff.

“We commence robbing, doing medicine and all that.”

Tebogo’s talents were well known across the continent before he clocked a new African record over 200m at Paris 2024, becoming Botswana’s first ever Olympic gold medallist.

World Athletics president Lord Sebastian Coe believes Tebogo’s personal qualities are just as valuable as a role model.

“When a ability like Letsile emerges, it displays alternative younger proficient athletes the pathway,” Lord Coe mentioned.

“Letsile is assured, enthusiastic and humble, and is already inspiring an entire age of attainable athletes and youngsters.”

Tebogo was back at one of his old training grounds, Mma Masire Grounds, on Wednesday taking part in a relay challenge with over 1,000 children.

“I all the time go right here upcoming coaching,” he defined.

“I walk to the flashbacks that I got here from right here and now I’m a world big name.

“You just have to capitalise on the little you have and make sure you pursue your goals.”