Alfred Foloko honoured with the President's Award at the Zambia Annual Sports Awards
- Noah Silomba
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It was a blissful night filled with glitz and glamour on Sunday, 11 May 2025, when National Olympic Committee of Zambia (NOCZ) president Alfred Foloko was announced as the recipient of the "President's Award" during the 2024 Zambia Annual Sports Awards.
The awards organised by the National Sports Council of Zambia (NSCZ) through the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts were graced by the minister Hon. Elvis Nkandu MP who announced on behalf of Republican President H.E President Hakainde Hichilema that the "President's Award" was going to Alfred Foloko whose exemplary sports leadership qualities have been inspiring and outstanding not only in Zambia but across the globe.
In receiving the award, Foloko paid homage to Republican President Hakainde Hichilema who is an ardent patron of sport and through his government has embraced all sports in the country.
“Your Excellency, allow me to also take this opportunity to commend the continued support that your Government has extended to the sports sector since assuming office in 2021. It is undeniable that great strides have been made. This award is an example of what becomes possible when leadership, vision, and commitment converge in service of the people. From enhanced infrastructure and athlete support systems to enabling policies and international cooperation, the foundation that your Government continues to lay is already yielding results” Foloko said.
Foloko dedicated the award to all athletes in Zambia who continue to strive for excellence by making sure that they put in their level best to excel on the international stage and record positive results.
“It is with great humility that I accept this honour and recognition one which I do not receive in my capacity alone, but in honour of the many Zambian athletes, coaches, administrators, and volunteers who work tirelessly every single day to uplift the name of our nation through sport.
This award belongs, in every sense, to all our athletes, past, present, and emerging who continue to carry our national flag with pride, courage, and determination” he said.
The "President's Award" is the biggest sports award any sports individual can receive in Zambia.
Meanwhile, the National Olympic Committee and Commonwealth Games Association of Zambia Executive Board and Secretariat staff have extended their hearty congratulations to President Alfred Foloko on the “Presidents Award” bestowed on him.
Secretary General Boniface Kambikambi in a message of congratulation to president Foloko said “We believe that this recognition is a testament not only to your exceptional abilities and achievements but also to the profound impact you have made in governance and leadership within the sports ecosytem. Your remarkable talent for bringing people together, fostering unity, and navigating complex situations with grace has been an inspiration to all of us.
We celebrate this milestone with you and look forward to witnessing more of your remarkable contributions in the future.”
Several other sports personalities were awarded in their respective categories they were nominated in.
