*Over 100 exhibitors expected
Perspective Magazine, a monthly sport publication under the directorship of Mpho Mooka will on 13th May next year host a Sport Exposition at the National Stadium.
The 2022 Expo; held a year late due to Covid-19 complications is expected to attract at least 100 exhibitors showcasing their respective areas of specialty in over 35 sporting codes in Botswana.
“The purpose of this event is to present an opportunity for the community, sporting leaders, sportsmen and women, to be educated, informed and inspired,” said Mooka.
He said this will be achieved through interactions with other sports persons, and through presentations from industries such as finance, fitness and beauty.
“As Botswana and Namibia have agreed to jointly bid to host AFCON 2027, this is also a platform to spearhead and create more awareness about the bid to the nation and outside the country,” he said.
Mooka said they intend to bring top socialites and international prominent business figures to motivate and share their experiences in sports business, administration and sponsorship.
“The Expo will comprise of participants from areas such as sports goods, sports apparel, fitness equipment and gear, sports education, adventure sports as well as sports nutrition,” he said.
Mooka further said they’ll have exclusive demonstrations through sports clinics and other activities; mostly relating to training equipment and services.
He said the event is a platform that provides the above mentioned sectors with tools that will improve their appreciation and understanding of sports related issues and the greater value of sport as a contributor to the national economy, health and the general social well being.
“It’ll provide sponsors, exhibitors and participants with a real “hands on” approach to activities and areas of interest regarding sports. We anticipate attendance levels to exceed 1500 people for each of the days.