DAR ES SALAAM, Sept. 27 -- PRIME Minister Kassim Majaliwa has presented a 20m/= cheque to Alphonce Simbu  in recognition of his outstanding performance in the IAAF World Athletics Championship.

Simbu, who won the 42km marathon in a photo finish, raised the Tanzanian flag on the global stage.

The award ceremony took place today, September 27, 2025,  at the Kibo Hall in the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Dar es Salaam, and was attended by various government officials, athletes, and key stakeholders in the sports sector.

The prize was issued by the National Sports Council (NSC ) on behalf of the government as part of efforts to encourage and recognize Tanzanian athletes who bring pride to the country through international competitions.

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