The Fortebet Actual Stars Sports activities Month-to-month Awards proceed to play a key position in inspiring athletes to boost their efficiency ranges, with rally driver Hassan Alwi rising as one of many standout winners for March.
Alwi was named the very best rally driver of the month throughout an occasion held at Nanjing Restaurant. Talking after receiving the accolade, the motive force, alongside his co-driver, expressed gratitude and emphasised the importance of the popularity.
“It has been an amazing shock to be acknowledged, because of Fortebet. We’re very honored to be chosen, and we wish to proceed elevating the Ugandan flag. This can be a massive motivation for us,” Alwi mentioned.
Alwi earned the accolade following his victory within the opening spherical of the KCB Nationwide Rally Championship, the place he edged sturdy competitors from Oscar Ntambi, who went on to win the Africa Rally Championship 2 class, and Moses Lumala, who completed second on the NRC opener in Mbale.
The awards additionally acknowledged excellence in different disciplines. In athletics, long-distance star Jacob Kiplimo as soon as once more claimed high honors, beating Sarah Chelangat and Abbey Chelangat. His efficiency on the World Half Marathon in Lisbon proved decisive.
Kiplimo, who had additionally received the January award following his cross-country success in Tallahassee, set a brand new world half marathon document of 57 minutes and 20 seconds on March 8, securing his third Actual Stars athletics award in simply six months.
In boxing, David Ssemujju Kavuma emerged because the winner after efficiently defending his WBO Asia Pacific and Japanese nationwide welterweight titles. He noticed off competitors from Farahat Manirola, who was chasing a 3rd Actual Stars accolade.
Saiya Nsubuga completed third after impressing on the not too long ago concluded Intermediate Boxing Championship, whereas Manirola additionally made headlines as the primary Ugandan boxer to win a bout on Russian soil.
In soccer, it was a robust assertion from the ladies’s recreation, with your entire podium dominated by feminine gamers. Maureen Kizza of Uganda Martyrs Lubaga clinched the highest spot forward of Marion Serenga, who options for St. Noa Women within the Uganda Girls Tremendous League, and Jovia Nakagolo of Kawempe Muslim Girls.
The occasion was attended by representatives from sponsors, together with Jude Color Options and Fortebet, alongside athletes and their representatives who obtained awards on behalf of the winners.