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Governor David Ige recognized more than 50 student athletes and coaches from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in a special proclamation ceremony on May 12 at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol.

“This afternoon’s activities is to recognize and honor a number of teams that really did well, representing the state of Hawaiʻi and the university in the NCAA Championships,“ Gov. Ige said. “Although we were not successful in winning the championship, I know—as an alumni—that I’m very proud of all of your work and I do know the sacrifice and commitment it takes to maintain and participate on the academic level as well as to perform at the highest level in your athletic endeavors.”

Governor Ige presented official proclamations to the Rainbow Wahine sand volleyball team, Rainbow Wahine water polo team and the Rainbow Warrior men’s volleyball team for their recent accomplishments in representing UH in their respective National Collegiate Athletic Association and American Volleyball Coaches Association National Championships.

Special certificates were also given to five student-athletes—swimmer Jasmine Alkhaldi, divers Lauren Hall, Aimee Harrison and Amund Gismervik, and women’s tennis player Cindy Nguyen

“You make us all very proud, all the teams that are represented here, you make a difference for our community and inspire us all,” said Athletics Director David Matlin.

For more, read the UH Athletics story.

Go the the governor’ Flickr site for more photos from the event.

UH Mānoa sand volleyball coaches and players
UH Mānoa women’s water polo coach and players
UH Mānoa men’s volleyball coaches and players
Swimmer Jasmine Alkhaldi and Assistant Swimming Coach Jennifer Buffin
Tennis player Cindy Nguyen and Women’s Tennis Head Coach Jun Hernandez
Diver Aimee Harrison and Head Diving Coach Mike Brown
Diver Amund Gismervik and Head Diving Coach Mike Brown
UH Mānoa Athletic Department
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