Local Athletes Gear Up For AUSC Awards

Karabo Sibanda.PIC: MONIRUL BHUIYAN/PRESS PHOTO
Karabo Sibanda.PIC: MONIRUL BHUIYAN/PRESS PHOTO

Local athletes have been nominated in different categories for the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 third edition of Regional Annual Sports Awards scheduled to take place in Johannesburg on May 26.

Botswana’s 400 metres sensation, Karabo Sibanda stands a chance to win three prestigious awards. He has been nominated for the Sports person of the year, junior sportsman of the year as well as sports team of the year through the 4 x 400 metres relay team. His national team coach, Mogomotsi Otsetswe has also been recognised and will battle for the coach of the year award alongside other regional coaches including Beston Chambeshi who led Zambia to the finals of the Under-20 World Cup.

 

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