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Tirivashe Nheweyembwa

Sikhumbuzo Moyo, Senior Sports Reporter
THE 2017 edition of the Zimbabwe Annual National Sport Awards (Ansa) will be held in Harare on December 13, with the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) set to unveil category nominees on November 15.

According to the SRC, nominations are set to close on Saturday ahead of the unveiling of the nominees.

“Nominees are put forward by their respective National Sport Associations (NSA) and if that does not happen, as the SRC, we always track athletes on a daily basis and we will use our tracking system to enter the nominees. It is, however, better for nominees to come from NSAs since they are best placed to know the exact achievements of their athletes, coaches or technical officials. We encourage the NSAs to ensure they select their nominees,” said SRC spokesperson Tirivashe Nheweyembwa.

He said the organising committee of the Ansa was working round the clock to ensure the event is a success since this is a premier SRC and national event.

“It must also be borne in mind that Ansa is for high achievers; this is not a sport for all event, hence the need for us to ensure we deliver a high quality event consistent with what this brand stands for,” Nheweyembwa said.

“In order for us to deliver a memorable event in which we will truly celebrate, honour and reward our high achievers, there is a need for all stakeholders to lend their support in this important project. It is therefore, our clarion call to the corporate world to partner us as we seek to ensure that the Ansa brand is profiled as a top of the range brand, which will transform the sport sector.

“Sport is now a full time profession hence the need to ensure that the rewards are consistent with the nomenclature – sport is a rewarding profession. We can assure potential investors that the return on investment will be very high and worthwhile,” he said.

The SRC is mandated to organise the awards in terms of the SRC Act.

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