Overview:
Alfred Ojok who was flanked by his sister and coach saluted the efforts of Moses Muhangi, the president of Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) in growing Uganda's boxing.
Fortebet Real Stars Monthly Awards (January 2025)
Winners:
- Boxing: Alfred Ojok
- Kho Kho: Grace Ojiru
- Motor-rally: Ponsiano Lwakataka & Paul Musaazi
Boxer Alfred Ojok was rewarded with the Fortebet Real Stars monthly award for the month of January 2025 in the sport of boxing.
This followed a first-round victory over Egyptian opponent Issa Abdallah in Tunisia last month during an IBA contest.
While picking up his award, Ojok who was flanked by his sister and coach saluted the efforts of Moses Muhangi, the president of Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) in growing Uganda’s boxing.
“I am happy for this award” Ojok started. “I thank my coaches and the president of Uganda Boxing Federation Moses Muhangi for the courage he gave me” he added.
First of many international fights:
Ojok eyes many more international bouts with brave performances in the middle weight cluster.
“I look forward playing many more international bouts and shall give 100 percent in the contests” Ojok noted.
Ojok won the award that also comes with Ug.Shs 500,000; ahead of fellow boxers Majid Kabonge and Latibu Muwonge.
Meanwhile; youngster Grace Ojiru was outstanding in Kho Kho sport.
She edged teammates Erinah Nattabi and Rose Nankumba to the award.
Ojiru, a bronze medalist won two match awards during the World Cup in the victories over England and Australia.
She commended the awards which she cites will motivate her to work harder.
“I want to thank the organizers of these awards. They are helpful in uplifting the standard of sportsmen and women. I promise to work harder” Ojiru vowed.
The rally crew of Ponsiano Lwakataka & Paul Musaazi won the award for motorsport after clinching the season opener in Mbarara rally.
“It has been great preparations to win the season opener and we are happy for this award” Lwakataka spoke to the media.
The duo beat off Ronald Sebuguzi & Anthony Mugambwa as well as the crew of Nasser Mutebi & Steven Bunya.
The Fortbet Real Stars monthly awards are organized by Real Stars Sports Agency.
They are bankrolled by Fortebet and Jude Colour Solutions.
