Sensational Molapisi Scoops Two UB Awards
Calistus Kolantsho | Monday May 22, 2017 14:27
Molapisi specialises in 100m and 200m distances. Last year she had an exciting season, breaking the Southern Africa universities 200m record, a feat she holds. She proceeded to represent Botswana at the Africa Senior Championships held in Durban last winter. She also brought a silver medal from the Africa Universities Games in the 200m category. Molapisi is looking forward to competing at the World Universities Games later this year.
Molapisi said she started running just for fun.
“I have realised that there is more to sport than I imagined. Sport has brought opportunities for me. I am trying my best to go far. My coach, Justice Dipeba believes in me and he is always pushing me,” she told Monitor Sport.
The university also recognised 400m runner, Lydia Jele. She said the award meant that there is somebody out there who appreciates her great job in sport.
“My season is going well and I am happy with the time that I am doing. I am looking forward to the upcoming races. Soon I will be competing at the IAAF Diamond League. I expect to perform better than last year,” she said.
Jele said the Botswana athletics team will travel to Europe for training as part of preparations for the IAAF World Championships scheduled for August in London. She said they will take part in competitions around Europe during their stay. She added that they are also going to Europe for warmer temperatures.
Other awards recipients: Aobakwe Lekang (Sportsman of the year); Swimming (Most improved team); Taboka Motshegwa (Best freshman (woman); Obonye Supang (Best freshman (man); Recognition awards: Lechedzani Luzah, Ofentse Bakwadi and Neo Mosanako.
Sports person with disability: Ookeditse Ramasu (woman) and Bombom Motsamai (man). Club of the year: Crystal Netball Club. Coach of the year: Abednico Chitelo. Team of the year: Men softball team. Special media awards: Mmegi, Echo and Btv.