Toomas Uba
Toomas Uba | |
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 Toomas Uba in 1989 | |
| Born | 2 November 1943 |
| Died | 31 December 2000 (aged 57) |
| Education | Tartu State University |
| Occupation | Sports journalist |
| Father | Reginald Uba |
Toomas Uba (2 November 1943 – 31 December 2000) was an Estonian sports journalist.[1]
He was born in Tallinn. In 1968, he graduated from Tartu State University with a degree in journalism.[1]
From 1962 until 1972 he worked as a sports reporter for Eesti Raadio. Since 1973 he worked at Eesti Televisioon's (ETV) sport section. Since 1978 he was the chief editor and since 1999 its main producer.[1]
Awards:
- 1988 Merited Journalist of Estonian SSR[1]
- 1998 Valdo Pant's Award[1]
- 1998 annual prize of Cultural Endowment of Estonia[1]
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