Vanuatu Sports Awards
Vanuatu Sports Awards is the yearly award ceremony to honour the best athletes of the calendar year in Vanuatu. It was established in 2019 by the Vanuatu Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee.
History
[edit]The idea of the Vanuatu Sports Awards was first reported on 7 February 2019.[1] The winners of the award were announced on 30 April 2019.[2]
Award Winners
[edit]| 2019[3] | |
|---|---|
| Sportsman of the Year | Rio Rii (Rowing) |
| Sportswoman of the Year | Anolyn Lulu (Table Tennis) |
| Mens Team of the Year | Vanuatu national cricket team |
| Womens Team of the Year | Vanuatu Beach Volleyball Team |
| Coach of the Year | Sacha Duthu (Vanuatu National Basketball Team) |
| Vanuatu Sports Hall of Fame Inductees | Seru Korikalo (Former Athlete, General Secretary of VASANOC), Mary-Estelle Mahuk (Olympian athlete) |
References
[edit]- ^ Nasse, Raymond. "VASANOC blong hostem fes eva Vanuatu Sports Awards". Vanuatu Daily Post. Retrieved 2021-07-23.
- ^ "Rii and Lulu take Home Major Honors At Inaugural Vanuatu Sports Awards". Vanuatu Daily Post. Retrieved 2021-07-23.
- ^ "Rii and Lulu take Home Major Honors At Inaugural Vanuatu Sports Awards". Vanuatu Daily Post. Retrieved 2021-07-23.