TUT celebrate sport stars
They awarded athletes, fans, and everyone who contributed to sports this year.
Sokwakhana Zazini has added his name to the list of the Tshwane University of Technology Prestige Sport Awards’ Sportsman of the year winners, more than once.
TUT hosted its annual prestige awards to celebrate athletes from different sporting codes across all its campuses on Friday, December 2.
Zazini, who has participated in more than seven major events (including the SA Championships where he won Gold and World Championships where he reached the finals), said winning the award shows that he worked hard throughout the year.
“This is how the university is honouring me for my hard work and I am very grateful to represent everyone here,” he said.
Congratulations to Sokwakhana Zazini for taking home Sportsman Of The Year award for the second year in running at the #PrestigeSportAwards2022#HomeofChampions pic.twitter.com/8Qyd2dIogj
— TUT Sport (@Sport_TUT) December 2, 2022
Other winners included Sportswoman of the year, athletics’ Banele Shabangu; Differently-abled Sportswoman of the year, Lebo Makhubele, who plays goalball; Differently-abled Sportsman of the year, Thabo Dibe, who plays blind cricket; and best Newcomer of the year was taken by TUT Ladies FC player Dineo Ramaoka.
Shabangu said being named sportswoman of the year shows recognition for the work she did among some of the best athletes.
“There are a lot of ladies who are doing a lot and doing well, but I was recognised tonight and I’m very overwhelmed by joy,” she said.
She added that she has been dreaming of winning the award her entire life.
“Here I am sportswoman of the year and I’m still going to work hard and I’ll carry on. I will make it throughout the whole year. Baby girl, we made it, look at us we’re here,” she said.
Makhubele said the award for differently-abled sportswoman of the year shows appreciation and recognition to disabled athletes.
Dibe said his hard work and dedication paid off.
“I’m very happy and now I just wish I’m going to be here for two or three years,” he said.
Ramaoka said the award means a lot to her and dedicated it to her family and everyone who supported her.
Congratulations to Dineo Ramaoka for taking home the best New Comer of Year award at the #PrestigeSportAwards2022#HomeofChampions pic.twitter.com/Bjlc16ejkc
— TUT Sport (@Sport_TUT) December 2, 2022
Former TUT director of sport and recreation Dr Azwitamisi Shadrack Nthangeni was also honoured for his nine years of service during his time in office.
Dr Nthangheni said the award came as a huge surprise because he used to be the one who handed out the awards to those who had gone beyond the call of duty.
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