MultiChoice Botswana, through premium sports broadcaster SuperSport, is proud to bring Batswana viewers front-row access to a historic sporting moment as Refilwe Murangi becomes the first female sprinter to represent Botswana in the 100m at the prestigious Wanda Diamond League in Doha. The action will be aired live and in HD this Friday, 16th May at 18:00 on SuperSport Africa (DStv Channel 227), the Home of Athletics.
This groundbreaking event is set to, yet again, put Botswana firmly on the global athletics map, showcasing the incredible talent of one of the country’s brightest rising stars. “We are thrilled to be part of such a significant moment in Botswana’s sporting history, says Thembile Legwaila, MultiChoice Botswana Head of Marketing. “Refilwe’s participation in the Wanda Diamond League is a testament to the growing prominence of athletics in Botswana, and we are proud to bring this historic event to our viewers through SuperSport.”
Born on 28th December 1999 in Botswana’s South-East District, Refilwe Murangi is quickly taking her space in Botswana’s league of sprinters, already making strides in athletics, particularly in the 100m and 400m events. To date she has raked in impressive achievements such as being part of the 4x100m relay team that set a national record with a time of 44.69 seconds in June of 2024, as well as achieving a personal best of 11.55 seconds in the 100m at the FNB Golden Grand Prix in April of 2025. This Friday in Doha, she will make history as the first Motswana woman to compete in the Diamond League’s 100m B race, supported by the infamous Coach Kebonyemodisa Dose Mosimanyane.
Also representing Botswana will be Letsile Tebogo in the Men’s 200m race and Tshepiso Masalela who will compete in the Men’s 800m race. With pride, passion, and possibility at the heart of every performance, Botswana’s presence at the Wanda Diamond League continues to galvanise fans and elevate the country’s status in international athletics.
SuperSport’s extensive coverage will provide live broadcasts of the race, giving viewers an unparalleled opportunity to watch history unfold in real time and in HD. DStv Botswana remains committed to providing world-class sports content, ensuring that Batswana can stay connected to the biggest moments in global sports.
MultiChoice Botswana continues to introduce innovative new offerings which bring convenience and ease to its customers, such as the newly launched DStv Stream product which allows customers to subscribe to DStv without a decoder, dish or installation. “We are equally ecstatic to bring our viewers the flexibility to enjoy great content anytime, anywhere with the DStv Stream option,” adds Legwaila. “DStv Stream bringsan element of freedom and ease to both the new age tech-savvy viewer as well as to those who have faulty, older decoder models. It means it’s easier to get reconnected and enjoy these historical moments in a way that suits the customer and their lifestyle!!”
