Limpopo Sports Awards nominees revealed
The nominees for the 2024 Limpopo Sports Awards were revealed during the official launch at Meropa Casino, Polokwane, on Friday.
This year’s awards were launched under the theme “30 Years of Sporting Excellence: Celebrating Limpopo’s Finest.”
Speaking at the official launch, MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture Jerry Maseko said this year’s awards aim to honor those who have never been recognized in the province.
“The principle is that we need to treat all these people equally,” said MEC Maseko, referring to the nominees.
“We are also mobilizing extra resources, and there are prospects that we might get some funding. But I can assure you, we are going to strike a balance, and we have also agreed that we should honor those who have never been honored.
“We also want to honor our volunteers—those people who are coordinating sporting activities in the province without any expectation of a reward.”
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The awards will celebrate sport excellence in the province, honoring sports administrators, sportsmen, and sportswomen who have excelled on and off the field in various categories for their outstanding performance.
Limpopo’s sports stars will be recognized for their immense contribution to sport and recreation, as well as their participation in local, district, provincial, national, and international sports events.
They will also be acknowledged for their efforts in keeping the passion for sport alive in the province.
LIST OF NOMINEES :
Best newcomer of the year:
- Sithembiso Chuma
- Maeta Matsobane
- Marthinus Gerhardus
Sportsman of the Year:
- Dr Gary Bauer
- Stern De Lange
- Rahul Van Manen
Journalist of the Year:
- Herbet Rachuene
- Ofhani Munyai
- Nathaniel Kubyane
Sports Administrator of the Year:
- Koketso Leso
- Renuka Ramroop
- Goergina Mahanyele
Photographer of the Year:
- Phillip Maeta
- Maseo Nethanani
- Brian Rikhotso
Coach of the Year:
- Thapelo Seshoka
- Richard Marshall
- Jan Roets
Volunteer of the Year:
- Koketso Leso
- Phetho Mashiane
- Ouma Mogale
SportsWoman of the Year:
- Renuka Ramroop
- Katelyn Swan
- Christine Lee
Provincial Federation of the Year:
- Limpopo Impala Cricket
- Limpopo Baseball Union
- Fencing Association Limpopo
Team of the Year:
- Limpopo Softball Senior-Dinare
- Limpopo Senior Hockey Ladies Team
School Team of the Year:
- Northern Academy
- Mamaila Primary School
- Hellen Franz Special School
Developing School Team of the Year:
- Magangeni Primary School
- Tshilidzini Special School
Sportsman of the Year with Disability:
- Donald Ramphadi
Sportswoman of the Year with Disability:
- Kgothatso Montjane
Indigenous Games team of the year:
- Kgati Structure