Lesotho National Olympic Committee

The Lesotho National Olympic Committee (LNOC) proudly joined the global sporting family in celebrating World Play True Day 2025 — a day dedicated to promoting clean sport, integrity, and fair play.

This year’s celebration was nothing short of powerful, as LNOC led an impactful Anti-Doping Education Session with more than 400 enthusiastic students from Christ the King High School in Roma.

The session explored crucial topics including: Understanding Doping Rules; Embracing Anti-Doping Values; Recognizing Violations and Consequences; Demystifying Testing and Control Procedures; and Knowing Athletes’ Rights.

This wasn’t just about education and empowerment where students left with deeper knowledge and stronger conviction to advocate for honesty, respect, and ethics in sport and...

We’re excited to share the incredible journey of transformation happening through the Game Changers Project, an initiative supported by the Commonwealth Games Federation in partnership with the Lesotho NOC.

This forward-thinking project is all about transitioning former elite athletes into sport leaders — giving them the tools and support they need to establish their own clubs and develop the next generation of sporting stars.

Two shining Game Changer s are Mr. Moroke Mokhotho, an Olympian, and Ms. Lerato Sechele, a Commonwealth Games athlete. Both are proud recipients of past Olympic scholarships, and now, through the Game Changers Project, they’re stepping into powerful new roles.

Not only are they helping introduce young people to the world of sport, but they’re also be...

Following the elections of the XXIV Elective Conference of the Lesotho National Olympic Committee (LNOC), a formal handing-over ceremony was held today at Olympic House. During the event, Mr. Tlali Rampooana, along with his former executive team, officially transferred the Constitution of the Lesotho National Olympic Committee to the newly elected President, Mr. Letsatsi Ntsibolane, this was done with the precencne of the Director of Sports Mr. Thabo TSIKI from the Ministry of Sports.

This transition of leadership coincides with Mr. Ntsibolane’s recent election as a member of the Association of African National Olympic Academies (AANOA), the governing body responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Olympic Values Education Programme across Africa.

Additionally, the ceremon...

The Lesotho National Olympic Committee Secretariat participated in the Moshoeshoe Walk lead by Her Majesty The Queen, to advance its initiative of Olympic Education. This event exemplifies several themes of the Olympic Movement, particularly the importance of embracing culture. The integration of cultural values within the Olympic Movement underscores the significance of recognizing and honoring our diverse cultural backgrounds.

The Moshoeshoe Walk is beautifully illustrating the essence of Olympic values. As participants come together, they embody the ideals of friendship and the relentless pursuit of excellence, creating a rich tapestry of shared experiences.

The Lesotho National Olympic Committee (LNOC) launched its six-month Sustainability, Social, and Economic Women Empowerment Project at the Lepereng OlympAfrica Centre in December 2024!

This ongoing project has brought together 30 participants—including Commonwealth Games Federation alumni, refugees, and youth— it focuses on building leadership, sustainability knowledge, and socioeconomic empowerment while promoting Olympic values. .Focused on gender equality and sustainability in sports, LNOC is committed to equipping communities with the tools to create lasting change.

The Lesotho National Olympic Committee (LNOC) successfully concluded the Sports Administration Course Level 1 on Friday, 7th February 2025, at Olympic House.

The closing ceremony was honored by the presence of the Commissioner of Correctional Services, Mr. Mating Nkakala, and LNOC Chief Operations Officer, Ms. Mathato Makhorole, who acknowledged the hard work and dedication of the participants in enhancing their knowledge of sports administration.

A total of 36 participants were awarded certificates for successfully completing the course, a testament to their commitment to developing strong leadership and management skills in sports. This initiative aligns with LNOC’s vision of fostering growth and professionalism within the sporting community.

We are proud to announce the launch of the Level 1 Sport Administration Course for 36 Lesotho Correctional Service officers, led by Deputy Commissioner Operations, Mr. Mosheoane Tsolo. The course was officially opened by LNOC Vice President Finance, Dr. Lebohang Khomari, marking a significant step towards enhancing sports management within the correctional service.

This 5-day intensive program, running until Friday, 7th February 2025, covers key topics such as:

Ethics, Arbitration...

Recognizing gender stereotypes in sports media

Effective communication in sports

LNOC High Performance Strategy and the media’s role in its implementation

Language, imagery, and editorial practices for fair portrayal

The seminar provides a platform to foster knowledge sharing and equip media professionals with the tools to promote inclusive, accurate, and impactful sports coverage.

We’re excited to announce that the Lepereng Olympafrica Center, with support from the Foundation International Olympafrica (FINO) and the Lesotho National Olympic Committee, is hosting vital Safeguarding Training for our dedicated volunteers.

This training has drawn 23 passionate volunteers and will focus on key safeguarding topics including:

Children’s Rights in Sports

Creating a Safe Code of Conduct

Communicating with Children in Distress

Enhancing Wellbeing for Youth Participants

The training is being led by Mr. Kingsley UDO, FINO Consultant, who brings expertise in creating safe, supportive environments for young athletes...

The Lesotho National Olympic Committee (LNOC) has taken a significant step in advancing sports administration by launching the Level II Sports Administration course specifically for officers of the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF). This initiative, which commenced today under the leadership of LNOC Secretary General Mr. Morake Raleaka, aims to empower 30 enrolled officers with the skills necessary to enhance sports management within their respective domains.

This comprehensive course covers a diverse range of modules tailored to foster effective sports governance and development. Key topics include addressing harassment, abuse, and violence in sports, promoting sports engagement, and exploring strategies for securing sponsorships...