Rein Järva and Märt Ibrus receive Estonian Basketball Herbert Award

The basketball podcast 'Pihtas põhjas' has honoured Rein Järva and Märt Ibrus with this year's Basketball Herbert Award. The two recipients have dedicated nearly 50 years to preserving the history of Estonian basketball.

Estonian basketball historians Rein Järva and Märt Ibrus have been named the recipients of this year's Basketball Herbert Award, presented by the popular Estonian basketball podcast 'Pihtas põhjas'. The award recognises their extraordinary contributions to documenting and preserving Estonian basketball history over nearly five decades.

The two honourees have spent close to 50 years ensuring that the rich legacy of Estonian basketball is recorded and kept alive for future generations. Their dedication has made them invaluable figures in the country's basketball community, contributing far beyond the court itself.

The Basketball Herbert Award is presented by the podcast 'Pihtas põhjas', which has become a notable voice in Estonian basketball culture, using the annual honour to shine a light on individuals who have made lasting contributions to the sport in Estonia.