Botswana Golden Grand Prix Regains World Athletics Gold Status For 2027
The Botswana Golden Grand Prix has regained Gold status on the World Athletics Continental Tour for 2027, marking a return to the top tier of the competition after being downgraded to Silver following the 2025 edition.
The Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) announced the development, attributing the renewed status to progress in restoring the meet’s position on the international athletics calendar.
Established in 2023, the Botswana Golden Grand Prix has attracted world-class athletes and Olympic champions to Gaborone, providing local athletes with opportunities to compete against international stars while promoting Botswana as a destination for major athletics competitions.
The meet lost its Gold status after organisers missed key World Athletics administrative deadlines following the 2025 edition.
The restoration of its status represents a significant step for the competition as Botswana strengthens its position in international athletics.
The country will also host the second stop of the newly established African Athletics Tour, which will be the circuit’s first Gold-level meeting.
The 2027 Botswana Golden Grand Prix is scheduled for Saturday, April 24, at the National Stadium in Gaborone.
The BAA congratulated Golden Door Sports Agency and other stakeholders who contributed to the achievement, describing the return to Gold status as an important milestone in the country’s ambitions for international athletics and the long-term development of the competition.
