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Mustapha Sidebeh Wins Njawara Marathon

Jul 29, 2008, 12:21 PM | Article By: By Pa Modou Faal

The annual Njawara Marathon, organized by the Njawara Youth Development Society last Saturday  was won by the acclaimed10 km runner, Mustapha  Sidebeh.

He was awarded a cash prize of D1000, goal medal, certificate and a trophy.

 Andrew Jasseh, who came out second received D800, silver medal and a certificate.

While the third place winner, Dawda M.L. Ceesay, received a Bronze Medal and a certificate.

In the 5km race, which started from Darusalam to Njawara,  Fatou M. Sanyang came out first. She received D1000, goal medal, certificate and a trophy.

 Mariama T. Jallow came out second and was awarded a cash prize of D800 and a Silver  Medal and Awa Jobe who came out third got a Bronze Medal and a certificate.

Masireh Trawally was the winner of the 3km category .

He went home with a stationary package worth about D 500.

Second and third positions holders, Ismaila Jagne and Ebrima Jobe, also received a stationary package worth D300 and D200 respectively.

The marathon was graced by the Aji Haddy Panneh, Alkalo of Njawara village and some government officials.