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Kenya: Handball Player Ariviza Belatedly Named LG/Sjak Sports Personality for December

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Nairobi — Nairobi Waters handball player Brenda Ariviza has been belatedly named the LG/SJAK Player of the month for December 2021.

The award for the handballer follows her stellar performance at last year’s regional club championships held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania where she helped her side Nairobi Water Queens to defend the continental women’s title.

Ariviza was rewarded a personalized trophy and an LG SolarDOM oven retailing at Kshs 65,000 by Marketing Director LG East Africa Changhyun Kim on Thursday morning at the handball court in Nyayo National Stadium.

“I am so happy to win this award; I did not expect it. This is the first time I am appreciated at home and this will motivate me as the season starts. I thank my coach and teammates for the hard work and support. Our goal is to win more titles for our country, this year we will work hard to defend the title,” Ariviza said.

She added, “The Sports Journalists are doing a great job in rewarding the athletes, they cover us, and we really appreciate their good work in publisizing our events.”

On his part, LG East Africa, Marketing Director Changhyun Kim said the company is glad to witness growing numbers of upcoming and talented sportsmen and women across diverse disciplines which is encouraging as it is a sign of the country’s diverse sporting heritage.

“We congratulate Ariviza and wish her well in her future endeavors. I salute her for the achievements and making Kenya proud. The award celebrates talented Kenyan sportsmen and women for their accomplishments. Thi is an initiative of LG in East Africa in partnership with SJAK,” Kim said.

He added, “last year was marred by negative effects of COVID -19 in every sector, sports notwithstanding. However, it is a joy to note that this did not hinder most of you from bringing your A-game to the pitch.”

“Besides, the season also brought out growing numbers of upcoming and talented young sportsmen and women across diverse disciplines. We find this encouraging and a good sign of Kenya’s diverse sporting heritage.”

Ariviza was instrumental in the Jack Ochieng-coached side’s unbeaten run as they went on to clinch their seventh regional title, unbeaten.

To win the coveted monthly award, Ariviza beat among others, swimmer Victoria Okumu who won three freestyle events at the CANA Zone 3 Championships in Uganda and was the top Kenyan performer at the event.