The 2022 National Sports Awards were a celebration of Zambia’s outstanding sporting talent and dedication. From record-breaking performances to inspirational coaching and administration, the winners of these awards showcased the best of what Zambian sports has to offer.
One of the most inspiring categories was the Sports Woman of the Year Differently Abled, which was won by Ivy Chanda for her exceptional performance at the Paralympics. Similarly, Kaumba Kakoma won Sports Man of the Year Differently Abled for his impressive achievements in Deaf Sports.
The Coaches of the Year, Florence Mwila and Douglas Kalembo, were recognized for their incredible contributions to their respective sports. Meanwhile, Godfrey Dube and Memory Malisawa won Sports Journalist of the Year for print and electronic media, respectively.
The Best Administrator of the Year award went to Tesfa Shinkombwe, who has played a crucial role in the success of the Zambia Pool Union. In the team categories, Copper Queens and Motor-cross were named Team of the Year for female and male, respectively.
The Young Sports Man and Woman of the Year, William C. Chinzewe and Jade Phiri, showed that the future of Zambian sports is bright. Muzala Samukonga and Grace Chanda were crowned Sports Man and Woman of the Year for their outstanding performances in athletics and football.
The Federation of the Year went to the Zambia Pool Union, while the late Dr. Joseph Kabungo received the Minister’s Award posthumously. Enock Mwepu was awarded the President’s Award, and MTN Zambia received the Medal of Honour.
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SPORTS WOMAN OF THE YEAR DIFFERENTLY ABLED:
Ivy Chanda (Paralympics)
SPORTS MAN OF THE YEAR DIFFERENTLY ABLED:
Kaumba Kakoma from the Deaflympics (Deaf Sports)
COACH OF THE YEAR FEMALE:
Florence Mwila (Copper Queens Assistant Coach & ZANACO Head Coach)
COACH OF THE YEAR MEN:
Douglas Kalembo (Zambia Athletics)
SPORT JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR PRINT Godfrey Dube (News Diggers)
SPORT JOURNALIST ELECTRONIC Memory Malisawa (ZNBC)
BEST ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR:
Tesfa Shinkombwe (Zambia Pool Union)
TEAM OF THE YEAR FEMALE:
Copper Queens (FAZ)
TEAM OF THE YEAR MALE:
Motor-cross
YOUNG SPORTS MAN OF THE YEAR William C. Chinzewe (Draughts)
YOUNG SPORTS WOMAN OF THE YEAR Jade Phiri (Swimming)
SPORTS MAN OF THE YEAR
Muzala Samukonga (Athletics)
SPORTS WOMAN OF THE YEAR:
Grace Chanda (Copper Queens ）
FEDERATION OF THE YEAR:
Zambia Pool Union
MINISTERS AWARD
The Late Dr. Joseph Kabungo (Posthumously)
PRESIDENTS AWARD
Enock Mwepu
MEDAL OF HONOUR
MTN Zambia
