Gaborone — Badminton umpire Emmanuel Kgaboetsile was a surprise winner of the coveted sportsperson of the year award on September 15.
The whistle man reluctantly accepted the accolade before a stunned audience at the 38th National Sports Awards held at Ba Isago University Convention Centre in Gaborone.
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