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.
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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.
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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.
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“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.
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“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
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NETBALL:
Mary Nuba
SWIMMING:
Women: Kirabo Namutebi
Men: Tendo Mukalazi
MOTORSPORT:
Rally Crew: Yasin Nasser & Ali Katumba
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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
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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
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SPORTS EVENT OF THE YEAR
Rugby Africa CUP
Uganda Golf Open
SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Joshua Cheptegei
Peruth Chemutai
Jacob Kiplimo
Dinesh Nakrani