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Africa-Press – Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>Namibian para-athletes Lahja Ishitile and Ananias Shikongo have clinched coveted spots on the final roster for the sportswoman and man with disability categories at the prestigious RASA awards.<\/p>\n

Ishitile shines in the T11 category, joining the ranks alongside South Africa\u2019s Simone Kruger (athletics: discuss and shotput) and Malawi\u2019s Hanna Wines (lawn tennis).<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Shikongo stands tall in the T11 category, competing against South Africa\u2019s Mpumelelo Mhlongo (T44) and Botswana\u2019s Theo Nkele (athletics: T13).<\/p>\n

Adding to the Namibian pride, their coach Letu Hamhola, has secured a place as a finalist for the esteemed coach of the year award.<\/p>\n

Hamhola\u2019s nomination places him in esteemed company, alongside Zambia\u2019s karate coach Nayombe Muliyunda and Malawi\u2019s football coach Lovemore Fazili.<\/p>\n

The winners will walk away with N$20 000, whereas the runner-ups take home N$5 000.<\/p>\n

Namibia\u2019s sports legend Frank Fredericks, finds himself nominated for the sport legend award alongside iconic figures such as Maria Mutola of Mozambique, Kalusha Bwalya of Zambia, Makhaya Mtinit of South Africa, Flavio Amado of Angola and Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe.<\/p>\n

Fredericks\u2019 inclusion in the nominations has brought joy to the Namibian sporting community.<\/p>\n

Freddy Mwiya, chief administrator of the Namibia Sports Commission, expressed his delight, stating, \u201cI am happy we will be celebrating Namibian athletes, who have done a remarkable job. We submitted two other names for the sports legend award, namely Jacqui Shipanga and Harry Simon Sr. Fredericks made it to the list,\u201d said Mwiya. The awards are set to take place from 24 to 25 May in Lusaka, Zambia, and will honour a total of 25 individuals from 10 countries, showcasing exceptional talent and dedication within the Region 5 sporting community.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Namibia. Namibian para-athletes Lahja Ishitile and Ananias Shikongo have clinched coveted spots on the final roster for the sportswoman and man with disability categories at the prestigious RASA awards. Ishitile shines in the T11 category, joining the ranks alongside South Africa\u2019s Simone Kruger (athletics: discuss and shotput) and Malawi\u2019s Hanna Wines (lawn tennis). 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