The World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana are expected to bring a major economic boost to Botswana, while also raising its profile on the global sporting stage.
The event is expected to attract international athletes, officials and fans, driving activity in tourism, hospitality and local businesses in the capital.
It also places Botswana in the spotlight as an emerging destination for major international sport, showcasing its infrastructure, organisational capacity and investment potential.
With tickets already on sale and global interest growing, Gaborone 2026 is being seen as a key opportunity to grow sport as a business across Africa, while boosting the local economy in the process.
–ChannelAfrica–
