AMOS SCOOPS THREE BNSC AWARDS

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As expected, the London 2012 Olympics silver medalist Nijel Amos was the star of the night at the Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC) awards, walking away with three awards.

Amos scooped the prestigious sportsperson award after he beat Khaya Groth and Andrian Todd to the junior male award category.To wrap it all, BNSC chairperson Solly Reikeletseng decorated him with the chairperson's award.The award is given to an individual or organisations that have done exceptionally well in the past year.Amos became the first Motswana to win a medal at the Olympic Games.

Amos left the BNSC awards P70, 000 richer. His sport code, the Botswana Athletics Asociation (BAA), grossed the most awards, among them best-executed development plan award and best team award for the 4x4 women relay team. Amantle Montsho, 400 metres world star also added to the BAA accolade haul as Mogomotsi Otsetswe clinched the coach of the year award.

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