The Botswana Darts Association, in collaboration with Legends Darts Club, will host the fifth edition of the Maun Darts Tournament on November 29, 2025, bringing together local talent while championing a powerful message; Together We Can Beat the Drugs.
The annual competition, which began in 2020 has steadily grown into one of the North’s most anticipated sporting events. The tournament will feature the Men, Women and Youth categories across singles and doubles, with cash prizes, trophies, and exclusive merchandise on offer. Registration fees are set at P250 for adults and P150 for youth under 18 years.
In the men’s division, winners of doubles and singles will each walk away with P1,500, while women’s singles champions will claim P1,000. The youth category promises P800 for first place and scaled prizes for runners-up.
Speaking on the tournament, Tjinjeka Kairanderua, a representative of Legends Darts Club, explained that the event has always been about more than sport.
“The main aim for this tournament is to raise awareness about drugs and alcohol abuse,” he said.
Kairanderua acknowledged that while participation in darts is still modest, there has been steady growth.
“The numbers are coming. I can’t complain because we have thirty players in our team this year, but that’s already progress compared to the eight we started with,” he noted.
However, running such tournaments has not come without challenges. Traveling expenses for the team have placed a heavy burden on members, who often fund trips from their own pockets.
“We spend more than P10,000 to P15,000 just to travel and play games, yet the return is very little. For example, after winning last year, we only received P700,” Kairanderua revealed.
He stressed the importance of support from sponsors and government stakeholders to ensure the sustainability of darts in Botswana.
“With good sponsors and the right backing, darts can really grow as a sport. We are doing our part, but we need more support from outside,” he said.
The Legends Darts Club are not only the hosts but also defending champions in the Northern Darts League (NAPL), a regional competition involving teams from across northern Botswana. Kairanderua proudly emphasized their role in keeping the sport alive in the region.
Looking ahead to the November event, he expressed gratitude to those who have stood with them so far.
“Thank you to all stakeholders,” he said.
As the countdown to the tournament begins, excitement is building in Maun. Beyond the darts boards and cash prizes, the 5th edition of the Maun Darts Tournament carries a larger mission, using sport as a platform to steer young people away from drugs and alcohol.
