Maun’s Legends Darts Club, currently on second position of the Northern Region Darts League (NRDL), remains hopeful to accomplish their dream of defending the league championship by winning all the remaining games.
The Northern Region Darts League commenced with the first round on the 15th of March 2025, which ran until 21st June 2025. The second round of the league began on the 28th of June 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on the 13th of September 2025.
G3 Darts Club is currently at the top of the league standings with 45 points, followed by Legends Darts Club at position two with 36 points, while Garrison Bosses Darts Club is at position three with 27 points.
In an interview, Legends Darts Club Captain Elton Maeba said it was through hard work, team work and determination that they managed to be at the top of the league. He stated that they will continue to carry the same spirit to ensure that they defend their championship.
“The plan is to defend the championship, and the only way to achieve our goal is to win all our remaining games with a good margin and we are working on more training drills to make us accomplish the mission,” he said.
Maeba said just like any sport code they have conducted training sessions in order to prepare for the league. He further indicated that team is ready to welcome everyone who wants to join them as they intend to grow it.
NRDL Public Relations Officer, Retshepileone Smith has told Times Sport that as the northern region their intention is to grow the game of darts as a recognized sport in Botswana, adding that darts is more than just a pastime but a discipline, a unifier, and a platform for excellence. Smith said that through the game they want to instil respect, teamwork, and national pride among players.
“In our region, we are working tirelessly to ensure that our teams do not just compete, but also achieve tangible rewards, medals, trophies, and monetary prizes,” he said.
He further stated that darts provides lasting benefits such as self-development, mental growth, and social bonds.
According to Smith, currently there are no direct sponsors or financial benefits for the NRDL teams as they receive from the Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC) is not enough to cater for player allowances or team grants. Maeba has indicated that their players remain undeterred as they are not driven by money, but by passion and national pride.
“At present, darts is still classified as a Tier 4 sport in the BNSC grading system, which limits the financial support we receive. However, we are working tirelessly to move into Tier 3 or Tier 2, which will increase funding and allow us to better support our players and teams,” he said.
He said that the possibility of playing for the Botswana National Team and carrying the national flag is a dream that fuels every darts player. Smith has added that their commitment to the country, rather than financial reward, continues to grow stronger every day.
“Even as we push for more financial support through the BNSC grading system, we are proud that every competition already delivers value to our players and to Botswana,” he said.
The participating clubs include Legends Darts Club (Maun), Orapa Darts Club (Orapa), Guns and Roses Darts Club (Mosetse/Phikwe), G3 Darts Club (Francistown), Garrison Bosses Darts Club (Francistown), MSC Darts Club (Francistown), Cruest Darts Club (Francistown), Golden Flights Darts Club (Tonota), Palapye Darts Club (Palapye) and Mmabesi Darts Club (Serowe).
