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UWC HONOURS TOP ATHLETES From home teams to world stars, these athletes are at the top of their game By Myolisi
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he University of the Western Cape’s Department of Sport Administration hosted its annual Sports Awards late in 2019 to recognise athletes, administrators, clubs and coaches who have excelled at their respective disciplines during the course of the year. Some of the recipients of the awards included:
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1 Banyana Banyana star Bongeka Gamede and sensational long-distance runner Ashley Smith took top honours when they scooped the Sportswoman of the Year and Sportsman of the Year, respectively. They, along with all the other winners, were congratulated by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Student Development and Support, Prof Pamela Dube.
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UWC Football Club (for both men and women) took home the Club of the Year award after a sterling performance in various competitions throughout the year. The UWC Women’s Football team, who qualified for the first National Women’s League, among many other achievements, walked away with the award for Team of the Year.
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