Tomahawks are the best at awards

TOMAHAWKS Basketbal Club raked in most of the silverware during the 2003 Namibia Basketball Federation (NBF) Awards ceremony, held in the capital late last week.

Tomahawks produced the two most improved players in Emma Shivolo and Carlos Manuel, for the ladies and men’s categories respectively, while the most valuable female players award was shared by Natasha Swartbooi and Gloria Hikumwah from Tomahawks. The male player of the year is Rebels’ Brian Hore.Tomahawks’ men’s team coach, George Weston was honored as Coach of the Year.Weston dedicated his award to his players whom he complimented for listening and following instructions.The University of Namibia’s Wildcats’ Charles Nyambe was recognized as the best coach for the women’s team during 2003.On accepting his award, Nyambe congratulated the Tomahawks women’s coach Clington da Costa for giving his team such a fight last year.Nyambe also warned Tomahawks not to rest on their laurels.’When you are on top, don’t get comfortable,’ he cautioned.Wildcats ended runners-up in both the league and the national championship staged in Ongwediva in 2003.The Tomahawks men’s team won the national championship in 2003 and ended as runners-up in the Khomas League, while the Tomahawks ladies team scooped both the Khomas Basketball League and the National Championship in 2003.Tomahwaks received N8 500 of which N$5 000 went to the men’s team.Unam Rebels were awarded N$ 4 000 for winning the league.The students also ended as runners-up in the national championship.Polytechnic men’s team received N$500 for their efforts in obtaining third place in the league, while their ladies walked home with the same amount.The clubs in the other regions were also recognized.The combined Caprivi Club that won their regional league received N$1 500, while the Kavango Club and the Ongwediva College of Education received similar amounts.Meanwhile, the 2004 league kicked off at the end of April and is currently in full swing.- NampaThe male player of the year is Rebels’ Brian Hore.Tomahawks’ men’s team coach, George Weston was honored as Coach of the Year.Weston dedicated his award to his players whom he complimented for listening and following instructions.The University of Namibia’s Wildcats’ Charles Nyambe was recognized as the best coach for the women’s team during 2003.On accepting his award, Nyambe congratulated the Tomahawks women’s coach Clington da Costa for giving his team such a fight last year.Nyambe also warned Tomahawks not to rest on their laurels.’When you are on top, don’t get comfortable,’ he cautioned.Wildcats ended runners-up in both the league and the national championship staged in Ongwediva in 2003.The Tomahawks men’s team won the national championship in 2003 and ended as runners-up in the Khomas League, while the Tomahawks ladies team scooped both the Khomas Basketball League and the National Championship in 2003.Tomahwaks received N8 500 of which N$5 000 went to the men’s team.Unam Rebels were awarded N$ 4 000 for winning the league.The students also ended as runners-up in the national championship.Polytechnic men’s team received N$500 for their efforts in obtaining third place in the league, while their ladies walked home with the same amount.The clubs in the other regions were also recognized.The combined Caprivi Club that won their regional league received N$1 500, while the Kavango Club and the Ongwediva College of Education received similar amounts.Meanwhile, the 2004 league kicked off at the end of April and is currently in full swing.- Nampa