Betway pledges P1.32m to celebrate Botswana’s World-Champion sprinter and national team
Betting giant backs Kebinatshipi and Botswana athletics team after historic Tokyo World Championships Triumph.
Botswana.- Betway has pledged P1.32m (€80,500) to Busang Collen Kebinatshipi and the Botswana national team following their historic performance at the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo.
The 21-year-old Kebinatshipi stormed to gold in the 400m with a world-leading 43.51-second run, then powered Botswana to a historic 4x400m relay gold, a first ever for the African continent. The country finished the championships with two golds and a bronze, cementing its status as a dominant force in the 400m.
The prize money distribution highlights the leading sports betting brand’s commitment to celebrating every member of the team. Gold medallists each received P100,000 (€6,100), while the bronze medallist was awarded P70,000 (€4,270). Finalists received P50,000 (€3,050) each, semi-finalists P45,000 (€2,750) each and reserves P40,000 (€2,440) each. The head coach received P35,000 (€2,140), assistant coaches and technical staff P25,000 (€1,525) each and medical and administrative staff P20,000 (€1,220) each.
Michelle France-Mabiletsa, Betway Botswana Country Manager, said: “We at Betway are extremely proud of Collen and the team as they have captured the imagination of the entire country and reaffirmed Botswana’s status as one of world’s best nations when comes to the 400m. What make this moment extra special for Betway and Kebinatshipi is that he is one of our beneficiaries.”
She added that Kebinatshipi is one of four recipients of the Betway Cares foundation, alongside Chedza Julius, Gloria Majaga and Edwin Masuge.
Kebinatshipi praises Betway
Kebinatshipi said: “I am so honoured for the support from Betway. This medal represents more than winning one race; it represents the dedication and focus to my event, the difficult training days, the thousands of meters run in preparation for a final, and the support from my coach, team, family, friends and Botswana.”
Betway will host Kebinatshipi at their Gaborone offices to celebrate his achievement and the nation’s pride.
Beyond elite athletics, Betway continues to invest in community sport, nurture grassroots football and create meaningful opportunities for women in sport, with more initiatives expected across Botswana in the coming months.
