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Botswana declares half-day Public holiday to celebrate Tebogo Letsile’s historic Olympic gold

In a historic gesture of national pride, President Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi of Botswana has declared a half-day public holiday to honor sprinter Tebogo Letsile, who recently made history at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Letsile achieved a groundbreaking feat by becoming the first African athlete to win a gold medal in the men’s 200m event. His victory was especially remarkable as he outpaced two sprinters from the United States in the final.

In a statement released on Friday, President Masisi announced that Friday, August 9, will be observed as a half-day public holiday across Botswana to celebrate Letsile’s monumental achievement. The President’s announcement highlights the nation’s immense pride in Letsile’s success and the joy his victory has brought to the country.

“Public Holiday in Botswana 🇧🇼: The President of Botswana has declared a ‘half-day public holiday’ across the country to celebrate Letsile Tebogo, the country’s first athlete to win a GOLD medal at the Olympics,” the statement read.

Botswana citizens will enjoyed an afternoon off on Friday as a tribute to Tebogo Letsile, who captured the gold medal on Thursday. The half-day holiday serves as a special recognition of the athlete’s historic accomplishment and a moment for the nation to come together in celebration of his success.

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