Over 30,000 people packed Botswana’s national stadium to give a heroic welcome to Letsile Tebogo, the country’s first-ever Olympic gold medalist. The 21-year-old sensation made history in Paris on August 8, winning the men’s 200m event with an impressive African record time of 19.46 seconds.
Tebogo’s achievement sent shockwaves across the continent, making him the first African to win the men’s 200m title. His victory was met with widespread jubilation, and his return home was highly anticipated. The crowd’s enthusiasm was palpable as Tebogo arrived at the stadium, basking in the adoration of his fans.
The grand welcome ceremony was a fitting celebration of Tebogo’s remarkable achievement, which has put Botswana on the global sporting map. With his gold medal and silver medal in the men’s 4x400m relay, Tebogo has inspired a nation and cemented his place in Botswana’s sporting history.