2019 Namibia Sports Awards

LIMBA MUPETAMI



The 2019 Namibia Sports Awards was an exciting affair in Ongwediva on Saturday. Namibia’ marathon runner Helalia Johannes took both the MTC sports star and the sportswoman of the year awards for her phenomenal work. Here follows the rest of the winners in all 17 categories, which recognised individuals, sports federations, best sports journalist and umbrella bodies.

Lifetime awards were also awarded to Carol Garoes, Vetumbuavi Veii, Bravo Mufeti, Elifas Shivute, Jason Petrus and Carlos Kambaekwa for their contributions to sports over the years. Athletics coach Robert Kaxuxeuna received the Chairpersons Excellence Award.

SPORTS STAR OF THE YEAR

Helalia Johannes -Athletics

SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR

Jannie Meuwesen –Archery

SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR

Helalia Johannes - Athletics

SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR WITH DISABILITY

Johannes Nambala - Athletics

SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR WITH DISABILITY

Lahja Ishitile - Athletics

JUNIOR SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR

Delano Muller - Karate

JUNIOR SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR

Quinn Reddig – Archery

JUNIOR SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR WITH DISABILITY

Bradley Murere

JUNIOR SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR WITH DISABILITY

Emilia Iyambo - Athletics

SPORTS TEAM OF THE YEAR

Beach Volleyball and Namibia Amateur Golf Union

COACH OF THE YEAR

Grant Douglas Dodds – Canoe and Rowing Federation

REFEREE/UMPIRE OF THE YEAR

Fillemon Mweya - Professional boxing

SPORTS JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR

Sheefeni Nicodemus - The Namibian

DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME OF THE YEAR

Basketball Artist School and Amateur Wrestling

PEOPLE’S CHOICE

Quinn Reddig