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PGM FOUND A TION

SPOR T S

DE VEL OP MENT DIACORE MARATHON

PGM Foundation, is a charitable organization that was founded Founded by PGM the race adopted
through the development of the rst ever Gaborone marathon. its name in 2012 through the
The organization grew the race through the anchor sponsor to introduction of the title sponsor
one of the most popular marathons in the region, the Diacore Diacore. It has grown from 2,000 to
marathon. The development of the race as led the organization well over 6,000 participants, includ-
to sprout new interests in the objective of persistently giving ing and is renowned as one of the
more to the nation and the people of Botswana. attest and fastest race in the
region.
PGM Foundation has at the heart of its sporting initiatives,
geared its e orts towards the development of sports in The 42.2km AIMs and IAAF certi ed
Botswana, with a keen focus on the targeting obesity in children. Marathon event includes 21.1km
The organization and its directors have engaged themselves in half marathon, 10km race and a 4km
support of growing sporting codes within the country, with fun run for the whole family and acts
running and tennis as its base. as a quali er for the commonwealth
and Olympic games.

The vision of growing key sporting codes has provided the
organization with a platform that can support event logistical In 2016, in the marathon created the
and security solutions, through the provision of services ranging Diacore Gaborone Marathon
from Crowd management solutions, Event security solutions, running program a targeted
Logistical Management & Sporting Event Management program geared towards the educa-
Solutions. All events are managed in line with the highest tion and development of key talent-
ed individuals in an e ort to grow
health and safety regulations.
local talent to better compete in the
international space.

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