Uganda Sports Press Association on Monday voted the best sports personalities of 2021. This was during the association’s monthly assembly held at Copper Chimney Restaurant in Lugogo.
The norm of recognising the outstanding sports men and women witnessed hot debates.
The most deliberated upon discipline boxing. Male Shadir Musa Bwogi edge female boxer Catherine Nanziri by a single vote in a selection that had journalists weigh in heavily on the duo’s achievements.
The winners will receive their accolades at a dinner to be held in October this year.
With the title sponsor being Nile Special, a beer brand, recipients below 18 years will receive their accolades at the Minors Award Gala shall be held before the main Gala.
“It was a tough year for sports but the country registered a number of successful stories who had faces behind them,” USPA President Patrick Kanyomozi told Nnalubaale Sports adding.
“The date will be communicated but the month is October. Due to few sports activities, some disciplines’ winners are pending but, we will give a verdict soon.”
A national lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic forced the stoppage of many sports activities in 2021.
However that was only a small limitation to the selection process that had a broad shortlist. Below is the list of the 2021 best athletes from various sports disciplines!
RUGBY:
Men: Adrian Kasito
Women: Grace Auma
CRICKET:
Women: Rita Musamali
Men: Dinesh Nakrani
GOLF:
Men: Ronald Rugumayo
Women: Irene Nakalembe
FOOTBALL:
Women: Daisy Nakaziro
Men: Eric Kambale
WOODBALL:
Men: Thomas Kedi
Women: Joan Mukova
BOXING:
Shadir Musa
NETBALL:
Mary Nuba
SWIMMING:
Women: Kirabo Namutebi
Men: Tendo Mukalazi
MOTORSPORT:
Rally Crew: Yasin Nasser & Ali Katumba
MOTOCROSS:
Miguel Katende (Minor) 8 years old.
VOLLEYBALL:
Men: Daudi Okello
Women: Maureen Mwamula
BASKETBALL:
Men: Arthur Kaluma
Women: No Action
HOCKEY:
Men: Solomon Mutalya
Women: Doreen Asiimwe
POOL:
Women: Rashida Muteesi
Men: Bwanika Mansoor
BADMINTON:
Women: Husina Kobugabe
Men: Brian Kasirye
TABLE TENNIS
Women: Pavin Nangonzi (Minor)
Men: Shadrak Washuku (Minor)
ATHLETICS:
Men: Joshua Cheptegei
Women: Peruth Chemutai
CYCLING:
Mary Alepa
WEIGHT LIFTING:
Davis Niyoyita
NOTE: The winners of the categories below will be announced at the Gala
TEAM OF THE YEAR
Express FC
Silverbacks
U20 men soccer team
She Cranes
SPORTS EVENT OF THE YEAR
Rugby Africa CUP
Uganda Golf Open
SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Joshua Cheptegei
Peruth Chemutai
Jacob Kiplimo
Dinesh Nakrani
Courtesy Photos
