Botswana’s sprint sensation, Letsile Tebogo, has once again etched his name into the annals of sporting history—this time by clinching both the Sportsman of the Year and Sportsperson of the Year titles at the 2025 Regional Annual Sports Awards (RASA). The double honour further cements his reputation as one of Africa’s fastest-rising sprint legends.
Fresh from conquering the world stage with his breathtaking speed, Tebogo’s double triumph at RASA is more than a personal victory; it is a moment of national pride that sends a resounding message across the continent: Botswana is a sporting powerhouse on the rise.
He is not alone. Botswana walked away with five major accolades, making it one of the night’s most celebrated nations. The revered 4 x 400m Men’s Relay Team was named Team of the Year, following a season of fierce determination and national record-breaking performances. Their victory signifies the strength of collective excellence, every baton pass telling a story of unity, rhythm, and relentless pursuit of greatness.
In coaching, the spotlight shone brightly on Kebonyemodisa ‘Dose’ Mosimanyane, who was crowned Coach of the Year for molding champions with precision, passion, and purpose. His recognition underlines the backbone of every elite athlete: a visionary mentor.
Rising star Collen Busang Kebinatshipi added another feather to Botswana’s cap, winning Junior Male Sportsperson of the Year, proving that the country’s talent pipeline is not only alive but brimming with potential.
Neighbouring Zimbabwe earned the coveted Country of the Year accolade for its impressive strides in sports development and continental performance. This triumph was echoed by Ellina Mhlanga, who was named Journalist of the Year, applauded for her impactful storytelling and unflinching dedication to the craft of sports journalism.
South Africa’s Mpumelelo Mhlongo and Simone Kruger were honoured as Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year with a Disability, respectively. Their stories of perseverance and athletic excellence captivated hearts, reminding the world of the transformative power of sport.
Zambia’s Mercy Chipasula was named Junior Female Sportsperson of the Year, a recognition of her undeniable flair on the football pitch and a sign that Southern Africa’s sporting future is female, fierce, and full of fire.
Rounding off the night, Swimming was crowned Sporting Code of the Year, celebrating its surge in participation, performance, and continental interest.
With record-breaking achievements and emotional moments that captured the spirit of African sport, the 2025 RASA will be remembered as a celebration not just of champions but of a region pulsating with pride, talent, and an unstoppable drive for greatness. And at the centre of it all, sprinting like a comet through history, is Botswana’s own Letsile Tebogo, a once-in-a-generation athlete carrying the hopes of a nation and the dreams of a continent.
