2023: Vote for your favourite athlete Excitement is mounting in the North West Province as sports enthusiasts and fans gear up to determine the 2023 Sports Star of the Year. With a stellar lineup of nominees, this year's competition promises to be a thrilling spectacle. The contenders vying for the coveted Sports Star of the Year title are: Atisang Batsi hailing from Ipelegeng in Schweizer-Reneke. Atisang Batsi is a South African professional football player.
He embarked on his professional soccer journey at the age of 35 with the Jwaneng Galaxy Team in Botswana. His notable achievements include leading Jwaneng Galaxy to victory in the Botswana Premier League and Mascom Cup. Batsi's impressive contributions continued as he played a crucial role in guiding Orbit College FC to numerous victories, including securing the North West ABC Motsepe League Stream A title.
He was also named the Player of the Season and played a pivotal role in Orbit College FC's promotion to the Motsepe Foundation Championship (NFD). Elmeré van der Berg Elmeré van der Berg is a standout netballer representing North West on international, provincial, and club levels. She has proudly represented South Africa at multiple international tournaments and is a crucial player for the North West Flames in the Telkom Netball League.
Her remarkable skills were on full display as she was honoured with the Most Valuable Player award during South Africa's emphatic victory over Tonga in the 2023 Netball World Cup playoff match. Elmeré van der Berg is also a valued asset to the Spar Proteas, contributing significantly to the team's performance in various competitions. Tete Dijana: Tete Dijana gained worldwide recognition by setting a new 50km world record at the 2023 Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers event, completing the race in a remarkable 2 hours, 39 minutes, and 3 seconds.
His incredible achievements extended to the Comrades Marathon, where he successfully defended his title in 2023, finishing with an outstanding time of 5 hours, 13 minutes, and 58 seconds. Tshepo Tshite: Tshepo Tshite, another nominee for the North West Sports Star of the Year, has made a name for himself as the fastest 1500m athlete in South Africa for the 2023 season. He has secured a place in the 2024 Olympics in Paris and currently holds the 13th position in world rankings, based on World Champs results.
Tshite's journey to success includes remarkable performances in global events and participation in major competitions, such as European races and diamond leagues. Voting for the North West Sports Star of the Year is officially open and will continue until November 17, 2023, at 18:00. This presents a golden opportunity for sports enthusiasts to demonstrate their support and appreciation for their preferred athlete by casting their vote.
The winner will join the esteemed ranks of North West's sports stars, with the accolade serving as a testament to their dedication, skill, and contributions to the world of sports. Earlier this year, Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates midfielder, Monnapule Saleng was crowned the North West Sports Star of the Year, underscoring the prestige and significance of this award. This year's nominees are unquestionably determined to claim this prestigious title.
