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Ellina Mhlanga
Zimpapers Sports Hub
REIGNING Sportsperson of the Year – Tapiwanashe Makarawu – is set to fight for his second consecutive title after being named among the cast for the best sportsmen and women for 2025.
The nominees for the Annual National Sports Awards (ANSA) 2025 were unveiled today (Friday) by the Sports and Recreation Commission and their partners at a function held at the National Sports Stadium in Harare.
The awards ceremony will be held in May.
Nominees
Sports Woman of the Year
Sasha Chimedza — Tennis Zimbabwe
Rutendo Tom — Tennis Zimbabwe
Chido Maenzanise — Zimbabwe Strongman Federation
Sports Man of the Year
Tapiwanashe Makarawu — National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe
Sikandar Raza — Zimbabwe Cricket
Wilfred Mashaya — Zimbabwe Karate Union
Sports Woman of the Year with a Disability
Thandiwe Ndlovu — Zimbabwe National Paralympic Committee
Stella Jongwe — Zimbabwe National Paralympic Committee
Moleen Majoni — Zimbabwe National Paralympic Committee
Sports Man of the Year with a Disability
Sellai Chiwisa — Special Olympics Zimbabwe
Simbarashe Mushayi — Special Olympics Zimbabwe
Samson Muroyiwa — Special Olympics Zimbabwe
Junior Sports Woman of the Year
Ruvarashe Makunike — Tennis Zimbabwe
Anje Van As — Zimbabwe Aquatics
Rachel O’donoghue — Triathlon Zimbabwe
Junior Sports Man of the Year
Joel Badza — Tennis Zimbabwe
Rohnan Nicholson — Cycling Zimbabwe
Zander Botha — Triathlon Zimbabwe
Junior Sports Woman with a Disability
Ashley Mudzukira — Special Olympics Zimbabwe
Makanaka Kaiyo — Special Olympics Zimbabwe
Tawananyasha Mlanda — Special Olympics Zimbabwe
Junior Sports Man with a Disability
Ryan Chigwedere — Special Olympics Zimbabwe
Isaac Gutu — Special Olympics Zimbabwe
Spelogy Kachembere — Special Olympics Zimbabwe
Technical Sports Official of the Year
Collen Jimu — National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe
Precious Pazani — Zimbabwe Rugby Union
Friedlander Kadzombe — Tennis Zimbabwe
Team of the Year
Hockey U21 Ladies — Hockey Association of Zimbabwe
Rugby Senior Mens Sables — Zimbabwe Rugby Union
Cricket Chevrons Mens T20 Team — Zimbabwe Cricket
Coach of the Year
Wilfred Mashaya — Zimbabwe Karate Union
Pieter Benade — Zimbabwe Rugby Union
Justin Sammons — Cricket Zimbabwe
Professional Boxing and Wrestling Promoter
Lindsay Earle — Boxing
Prosper Chibaya — Boxing
Outstanding Professional Female Boxer
Tarisai Mutsau — Boxing
Monica Mkandla — Boxing
Outstanding Professional Male Boxer
Tinashe Majoni — Boxing
Ndabezihle Phiri — Boxing
Beaven Sibanda — Boxing
Junior Sports Person of the Year Award
Zander Botha – Triathlon Zimbabwe
Ruvarashe Makunike – Tennis Zimbabwe
Makanaka Kaiyo – Special Olympics Zimbabwe
Sports Person of the Year
Tapiwanashe Makarawu – National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe
Sasha Chimedza – Tennis Zimbabwe
Sikandar Raza – Zimbabwe Cricket
