The Diacore Gaborone Marathon is one of Botswana’s largest sports event, started in 2010. As an IAAF cerfied qualifier for the Comrades marathon, the Boston Marathon, Commonwealth games and Olympics, the marathon – which is one of the flat- test and fastest courses in Southern Africa – aracts runners from over 30 countries around the world.In 2017 the marathon has once again managed to thrill, amaze, entertain and invigorate. With one of the strongest showings in the 21 and 42km races in DGM history it has become quite evident that the culture of running in Botswana has officially moved from hobby to habit. But that was by far not the biggest surprise of the day. In October of 2016 an idea was launched. The idea that with the support of the running community of Botswana through the Dia- core Gaborone Marathon 10 elite runners from our humble na- on could be elevated to become some of the best runners in the world. May 7 th 2017 proved to be one giant leap towards the realisaon of that idea. Having only managed to clench one podium posion in 2016 this year was a very different day for the runners. In the Lady’s 10km Marea Maano and Gaone Bathoen took gold and Bronze respecvely, 21.1km was clenched by Onneile Dintwe followed by Mema Tiango, in the men’s 10km Sylvester Koko took silver, with Rapula Diteko winning bronze in the 21.1km, and finally in the big 42.2km marathon Mantshapelo Badumetse took home the bronze. The one thing that became very clear to the vising runners was that our local athletes are if nothing else a very seri- ous force to be reckoned with. DGM 2017 was a very emoonal day for both the runners and their adoring fans alike because it made everyone extremely opmisc for main goal of Tokyo 2020. In the 6 years since Diacore became the tle sponsor of the race the event has grown from 2,500 patrons to aracng over 6,000 runners from all across the world. This has come with mul- ple benefits for the naon of Botswana including that in the past two years 1million pula has been consistently raised for a variety of notable charitable causes every year. Above and be- yond this, the race has become a tourist aracon in its own right with Super Sport covering both the 2016 and 2017 events and interviewing runners from as far as Germany and America. Such exposure goes a long way in the quest to aract foreign invest- ment to Botswana. As a sightholder in Botswana for over 10 years Diacore is fully commied to beneficiaon. Beyond just the employment oppor- tunies and vocaonal training the organisaon has invested in Botswana, corporate social responsibility iniaves such as the marathon have gone a long way in creang opportunies and up skilling Batswana. Each year the race employs up to 25 young Batswana as well as over 200 volunteers who learn rare service based, logiscs and administrave skills that one can only be ex- posed to through involvement with a project of this magnitude. Furthermore, being Botswana’s largest running for charity event, it takes many hands to ensure the marathon’s success. As such a number of local companies in the industries of transport, security, food and beverage, sound and stage but to name a few benefit greatly from the marathon. Without a doubt the Diacore Gaborone Marathon has prov- en its mele and has become a cornerstone of health and fitness in Botswana as well as a key contributor to the greater social re- sponsibility causes which maintain the integrity, compassion and botho of our proud naon. What is leſt now is for all Batswana to stand behind the 10 elite athletes that have been adopted by the marathon as they connue to grow, conquer and prepare for glory at Tokyo in 2020. The Diacore Gaborone Marathon thanks our proud and loyal sponsors Diacore, Stanbic Bank, Mascom, Gemmological Instute of America (GIA), Sefalana, Botho University, Grand Palm Hotel and Casino Resort and broadcast sponsor Yarona fm. Further details will be available on: www.diacoregaboronemarathon.com as well as our Facebook page (Diacore Gaborone Marathon). DIACORE GABORONE MARATHON RUNNING FOR BOTSWANA About Diacore: Title Sponsor Diacore, a mulnaonal diamond company, has diversified interests in the diamond industry providing rough and polished diamonds to customers around the world. The company has manufacturing facilies in Botswana, South Africa, Namibia and New York and has established its leadership in craſting rare, exceponal diamonds as well as unique high-end jewelry. The main administrave office of Diacore is based in Johannesburg, South Africa, with a global presence in Antwerp, London, New York, Tel Aviv, Dubai, Mumbai, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Gaborone and Windhoek. www.diacore.com Marea Maano - 10km Gold medalist Silvester Koko - 10km Silver medalist Shepherd Kenatshele - 10km 4th posion RISE.RUN.SHINE
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The Diacore Gaborone Marathon is one of Botswana’s largest sports event, started in 2010. As an IAAF certified qualifier for the Comrades marathon, the Boston Marathon, Commonwealth games and Olympics, the marathon – which is one of the flat-test and fastest courses in Southern Africa – attracts runners from over 30 countries around the world.In 2017 the marathon has once again managed to thrill, amaze, entertain and invigorate. With one of the strongest showings in the 21 and 42km races in DGM history it has become quite evident that the culture of running in Botswana has officially moved from hobby to habit.
But that was by far not the biggest surprise of the day. In October of 2016 an idea was launched. The idea that with the support of the running community of Botswana through the Dia-core Gaborone Marathon 10 elite runners from our humble na-tion could be elevated to become some of the best runners in the world. May 7th 2017 proved to be one giant leap towards the realisation of that idea.
Having only managed to clench one podium position in 2016 this year was a very different day for the runners. In the Lady’s 10km Marea Maano and Gaone Bathoen took gold and Bronze respectively, 21.1km was clenched by Onneile Dintwe followed by Mema Tiango, in the men’s 10km Sylvester Koko took silver, with Rapula Diteko winning bronze in the 21.1km, and finally in the big 42.2km marathon Mantshapelo Badumetse took home
the bronze. The one thing that became very clear to the visiting runners was that our local athletes are if nothing else a very seri-ous force to be reckoned with.
DGM 2017 was a very emotional day for both the runners and their adoring fans alike because it made everyone extremely optimistic for main goal of Tokyo 2020.
In the 6 years since Diacore became the title sponsor of the race the event has grown from 2,500 patrons to attracting over 6,000 runners from all across the world. This has come with mul-tiple benefits for the nation of Botswana including that in the past two years 1million pula has been consistently raised for a variety of notable charitable causes every year. Above and be-yond this, the race has become a tourist attraction in its own right with Super Sport covering both the 2016 and 2017 events and interviewing runners from as far as Germany and America. Such exposure goes a long way in the quest to attract foreign invest-ment to Botswana.
As a sightholder in Botswana for over 10 years Diacore is fully committed to beneficiation. Beyond just the employment oppor-tunities and vocational training the organisation has invested in Botswana, corporate social responsibility initiatives such as the marathon have gone a long way in creating opportunities and up skilling Batswana. Each year the race employs up to 25 young Batswana as well as over 200 volunteers who learn rare service
based, logistics and administrative skills that one can only be ex-posed to through involvement with a project of this magnitude.
Furthermore, being Botswana’s largest running for charity event, it takes many hands to ensure the marathon’s success. As such a number of local companies in the industries of transport, security, food and beverage, sound and stage but to name a few benefit greatly from the marathon.
Without a doubt the Diacore Gaborone Marathon has prov-en its mettle and has become a cornerstone of health and fitness in Botswana as well as a key contributor to the greater social re-sponsibility causes which maintain the integrity, compassion and botho of our proud nation. What is left now is for all Batswana to stand behind the 10 elite athletes that have been adopted by the marathon as they continue to grow, conquer and prepare for glory at Tokyo in 2020.
The Diacore Gaborone Marathon thanks our proud and loyal sponsors Diacore, Stanbic Bank, Mascom, Gemmological Institute of America (GIA), Sefalana, Botho University, Grand Palm Hotel and Casino Resort and broadcast sponsor Yarona fm.
Further details will be available on:www.diacoregaboronemarathon.comas well as our Facebook page (Diacore Gaborone Marathon).
DIACORE GABORONE MARATHONRUNNING FOR BOTSWANA
About Diacore: Title SponsorDiacore, a multinational diamond company, has diversified interests in the diamond industry providing rough and polished diamonds to customers around the world. The company has manufacturing facilities in Botswana, South Africa, Namibia and New York and has established its leadership in crafting rare, exceptional diamonds as well as unique high-end jewelry. The main administrative office of Diacore is based in Johannesburg, South Africa, with a global presence in Antwerp, London, New York, Tel Aviv, Dubai, Mumbai, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Gaborone and Windhoek.www.diacore.com
Marea Maano - 10km Gold medalist Silvester Koko - 10km Silver medalist Shepherd Kenatshele - 10km 4th position
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