Zele seeks sports champions and sports figure of 2026

Residents and clubs can nominate candidates until November 13 for an award ceremony and the title Sports Figure of the Year.

Zele zoekt sportkampioenen en sportfiguur van 2026

Gemeente Zele

The municipality of Zele is calling on athletes, sports clubs, and residents to nominate outstanding sports achievements from 2026.

Anyone who knows a Zele athlete or sports club that achieved a special sporting feat in 2026 can nominate them for the champions' award ceremony. Eligible are athletes who won a title at a minimum provincial level, and medals and selections from European level upwards. Nominations are open to residents of Zele and sports clubs active in Zele.
Additionally, individuals or sports clubs can be nominated for the title Sports Figure of the Year 2026. Eligible are athletes residing in Zele and Zele sports clubs. The nomination should include reasons why the candidate deserves the title, based on their sporting achievements or commitment in 2026.
Nominations must be submitted by Friday, November 13, 2026. Forms can be completed and sent via sport@zele.be or handed in at the counter of Sporthal De Klodde, Dendermondebaan 10 in Zele.
Based on information from the official source: Gemeente Zele (03/11/2026)