Kenya 7s speedster Patrick Odongo has been named the Sports Personality of the Month by the Sports Journalist Association (SJAK) for his outstanding performance in September.
Odongo, a winger, scored a remarkable seven tries during the Rugby Africa 7s event. His exceptional contributions helped Kenya secure a victory against South Africa in the final, allowing them to regain the African title and qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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In recognition of his achievements, Odongo received an LG Top Freezer Refrigerator valued at KES.115,000. He is the first rugby player to win the LG/SJAK monthly award this year.
Patrick Odongo displays Kenya 7s Jersey. Photo/Odongo Instagram.
He says this accolade serves as a motivating factor as he prepares for his next assignment with the national team, and he has pledged to further excel in his rugby career, especially with the Olympics on the horizon.
“This award is a huge motivation to me as I prepare with the national team for upcoming assignments. I could not imagine that I would be recognized and rewarded by LG and the Kenya sports journalists. I am thankful for the award and I promise to do better in my rugby career with the Olympics approaching,” Odongo said.
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SJAK president James Waindi expressed high expectations for Odongo as he is anticipated to lead Kenya’s quest at the Paris Olympic Games in the coming year.
He commended Odongo for winning the September Sports Personality of the Month award and encouraged him to continue inspiring youth with his remarkable talent.
“SJAK congratulates Patrick Odongo for winning the September Sports Personality of the Month award. We encourage you to continue inspiring the youth with your exceptional talent. As sports journalists, we will continue telling the stories of our sports personalities as they write history in local and international events. I would like to tell Odongo that Life’s Good with LG as we thank LG for the partnership that has seen sports personalities recognized and awarded every month over the years,” Waindi said.
Kenya 7s winger Patrick Odongo line’s up for the final. Photo/Screengrab
He added: “I also take this opportunity to thank the SJAK selection panel for a job well done.”
Odongo emerged victorious in the award race, surpassing other notable athletes such as Harambee Starlets goalkeeper Annedy Kundu, Ruth Ingotsi, who played a key role in Simba Queens’ third Tanzanian league title win, Agnes Ngetich, a record-setting 10km women’s road race athlete, and Eliud Kipchoge, the Berlin Marathon champion.
