What You Need to Know
The National Sports Council (NSC) Sports Awards will take place in May in Dar es Salaam, recognizing Tanzanian athletes and teams for their outstanding performances in 2025. This year marks the fourth edition of the awards, which have expanded to include 21 categories, including a new award for veteran sports journalists, aiming to motivate athletes and enhance their international competitiveness.
Africa-Press – Tanzania. THE National Sports Council (NSC) Sports Awards will be held in May in Dar es Salaam to honour Tanzanian athletes and teams for their performances in 2025.
The event is in its fourth year since it began in 2022.
The Chair of the Awards Committee, Mkumbukwa Mtambo, said the number of categories has increased from 20 to 21, with a new award for veteran sports journalists.
He said the awards aim to recognise athletes and teams that performed well in international competitions and contributed to the country’s reputation. “These awards have helped to motivate athletes and improve performance in international competitions,” Mtambo said.
Nominees must be Tanzanian citizens and be proposed by their respective national sports associations. They must have performed well in international competitions in 2025 and contributed to their teams’ results.
Categories include best male and female athlete, best young male and female athlete, best male and female para-athlete, best men’s and women’s national team and best men’s and women’s club team.
Other categories include best male and female coach, best male and female school athlete, best male and female referee, best male and female sports journalists, the sports legend award, the veteran sports journalist award and the people’s choice award.
The NSC Sports Awards were established in 2022 to honor Tanzanian athletes and teams excelling in international competitions. Over the years, the awards have evolved, increasing the number of categories to better recognize diverse contributions in sports, including the introduction of awards for veteran sports journalists to acknowledge their role in promoting sports in Tanzania. The initiative reflects a growing commitment to celebrate and motivate local talent, enhancing Tanzania’s presence in the global sports arena.
