Botswana celebrated the return of its Olympians, particularly Letsile Tebogo, who won the country's first-ever gold medal in the men's 200m at the Paris Olympics. Tebogo's victory, with a time of 19.49 seconds, was a historic upset over Americans Kenny Bednarek and Noah Lyles. The country also secured a silver medal in the men's 4x400m relay, bringing their total medal count from the Games to two. President Mokgweetsi Masisi declared a half-day holiday for the celebrations, which saw over 30,000 people gather at the National Stadium and hundreds more at the airport. Tebogo dedicated his gold medal to his late mother, citing her as his motivation. The celebrations included a parade and traditional dances, marking a significant moment for Botswana's sporting history.