Botswana at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games | |
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CGF code | BOT |
CGA | Botswana National Olympic Committee |
Website | bnoc |
in Christchurch, New Zealand | |
Competitors | 7 in 2 sports |
Medals |
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British Commonwealth Games appearances | |
Botswana competed at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games. They were represented by seven athletes in two sports.
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