Built in 2005 to attract elite athletes, the M55-million Rapokolana centre has never been fully operational. Conceived as an Olympic-standard facility, Rapokolana was designed to offer sustained high-altitude training conditions. West said Lesotho has missed a major opportunity to attract international athletes. “Many international athletes spend long periods training in Potchefstroom, South Africa, at about 1,300 metres above sea level,” he said. “We would create clear plans that benefit local athletes while attracting international teams,” he said.