| Botswana at the 2023 African Games | |
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| IOC code | BOT |
| NOC | Botswana National Olympic Committee |
| in Accra, Ghana 8 March 2024 – 23 March 2024 | |
| Competitors | 54 in 9 sports |
| Medals Ranked 32nd |
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| African Games appearances (overview) | |
Botswana competed at the 2023 African Games held from 8 to 23 March 2024 in Accra, Ghana. Botswana competed in 9 sports. [1] [2]
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Silver | Busang Kebinatshipi Obakeng Kamberuka Bayapo Ndori Lydia Jele Leungo Scotch | Athletics | Mixed 4 × 400 metres relay | 19 March |
| Silver | Victor Ntweng | Athletics | Men's 400 metress hurdles | 21 March |
| Silver | Boitumelo Masilo Busang Kebinatshipi Bayapo Ndori Leungo Scotch Omphile Seribe | Athletics | Men's 4 × 400 metres relay | 22 March |
 Bronze | Lethabo Sekano | Karate | Women's kumite −68 kg | 7 March |
| Bronze | Lethabo Sekano Amantle Leburu Lesego Masimola | Karate | Women's kata team | 8 March |
| Bronze | Adrian Robinson | Swimming | Men's 100 metre breaststroke | 10 March |
| Bronze | Adrian Robinson | Swimming | Men's 50 metre breaststroke | 12 March |
| Bronze | George Chiswaniso Jack Sekao | Beach volleyball | Men's tournament | 14 March |
| Bronze | Karabo Kula | Taekwondo | Women's −49 kg | 19 March |
| Bronze | Tumo Nkape | Athletics | Men's 800 metres | 20 March |
| Bronze | Kemorena Tisang | Athletics | Men's 400 metres hurdles | 21 March |
| Bronze | Tlhomphang Basele Obakeng Kamberuka Lydia Jele Oratile Nowe | Athletics | Women's 4 × 40 metres relay | 22 March |
| Bronze | Keamogetse Kenosi | Boxing | Women's 57 kg | 22 March |
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