| Botswana at the 2002 Commonwealth Games | |
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| CGF code | BOT |
| CGA | Botswana National Olympic Committee |
| Website | bnoc |
| in Manchester, England | |
| Competitors | 17 in 3 sports |
| Flag bearers | Opening: Closing: |
| Medals Ranked =29thth |
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| Commonwealth Games appearances (overview) | |
Botswana competed at the 2002 Commonwealth Games. The African nation sent seventeen athletes in three sports. For the first time in their Commonwealth Games history, Botswana won multiple medals, capturing three, including two in boxing.
Gable Garenamotse — Men's Long Jump Lechedzani Luza — Men's Flyweight (– 51 kg)
Gilbert Khunwane — Men's Lightweight (– 60 kg)Men's Flyweight (– 51 kg)
Men's Bantamweight (– 54 kg)
Men's Featherweight (– 57 kg)
Men's Lightweight (– 60 kg)
Men's Light Welterweight (– 63.5 kg)
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