- 118 viewsDuration: 1:22The sports personality of the year awards will go regional in the near future with the implementation of a five-year strategic plan. Founder Paul Tergat says the awards will soon incorporate the East African countries to recognize the top athletes in the region. The 2025 awards will be held on the 10th of April, with Ethiopian great Haile Gebrselassie and Tanzanian world marathon champion Alphonce Sambu the chief guests.