Tapiwanashe Makarawu’s outstanding season received the highest honour in Bindura at the 2025 National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe Athletics Excellence Awards, where he was crowned the Overall Best Sportsperson of the Year.
Though he could not attend the ceremony, his father, Richard Makarawu, accepted the award on his behalf, underscoring the strong family support behind the athlete’s rising career.
Makarawu also walked away with the Best Senior Male Athlete of the Year award, capping off a dominant year in both local and international athletics.
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Throughout the season, Makarawu’s performances cemented his status as one of Zimbabwe’s top sporting talents. His consistent brilliance on the track—from major collegiate competitions abroad to high-profile international meets—has marked his evolution into a world-class athlete.
Each race he competed in elevated Zimbabwe’s presence on the global athletics stage, generating national pride and admiration.
Makarawu’s rise from local training tracks to international arenas highlights the power of resilience, discipline, and opportunity.
His achievements have become a source of inspiration for aspiring athletes across the country, proving that Zimbabwean talent can compete—and triumph—on the world stage.
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