Impossible is nothing in sports

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HANGE and growth take place when a person has risked himself and dares to become involved with experimenting with his own life.”

These unforgettable words uttered by one Herbert Otto should inspire our local athletes, as they seek glory and recognition not only here but globally.

We are still basking in the glory of the country’s National Sports Awards, which were hosted almost two weeks ago. The National Sports Awards are indeed a platform for celebrating and cherishing excellence by our athletes and other sports practitioners. Those who may have failed to be nominated should not despair. They still have an opportunity to shine. Instead of wallowing in misery and self-pity and questioning the nomination criteria and so on, let them rise above this minor setback and set sights on the future.

We are very proud of the winners and they thoroughly deserved it, especially when one considers their achievements locally, regionally, continentally and internationally. It is no secret that they have worked hard for their success and as such deserve the recognition and accolades. Just a glance at some of their accomplishments speaks volumes;

● 2021 Lesotho AUSC Region 5 Team Eswatini: five gold medals

● 2022 Malawi AUSC Region 5 Games: five gold medals (Taekwondo)

● 2022 44th Chess Olympiad India (Gold)

Eswatini Ladies Chess

● Four Elite Boxing Championships: Six Gold Medals (Eswatini Boxing Championships)

● 2022 Zambia CANA Zone IV Championships: 10 medals (Eswatini Swimming Association)

● 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games: 200M finals (Sibusiso ‘Swazi Bolt’ Matsenjwa)