National & International Sports Awards

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The first of the BBC's Awards will be decided by public vote - World Sports Star.  You have to be  to vote, though.  

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/cvgkxr5y15do

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British Sports Personality of the Year nominees

 

Jude Bellingham - Footballer

Keely Hodgkinson - Athletics

Luke Littler - Darts

Joe Root - Cricket

Sara Storey - Paracycling

Alex Yee - Triathlon

 

Sports Personality of the Year 2024 nominees: Bellingham, Hodgkinson, Littler, Root, Storey and Yee - BBC Sport

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 shorlist.  They had their best ever Olympics, so have pushed the boat out and nominated 10 people.  

 

Rhasidat Adeleke (Athletics)

Anthony Cacace (Boxing)

Katie-George Dunlevy (Para-Cycling)

Kellie Harrington (Boxing)

Rhys McClenaghan (Gymnastics)

Ciara Mageean (Athletics)

Shane O'Donnell (Hurling)

Paul O'Donovan (Rowing)

Rosin Ni Riain (Para-Swimming)

Katie Taylor (Boxing)

Paul Townend (Horse Racing)

Daniel Wiffen (Swimming)

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 Slovenia Sportsperson of the year 

 

WOMEN

 

1. Janja Garnbret - Sport Climbing (305 points)

2. Andreja Leški - Judo (208 points)

3. Nika Prevc - Ski Jumping (108 points)

 

4. Alenka Artnik - Free Diving (15)

5. Lia Apostolovski - Athletics (8)

6. Kaja Kajzer - Judo (3)

7. Neža Klančar - Swimming (1)

 

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MEN

 

1. Tadej Pogačar - Road Cycling (313 points)

2. Luka Dončić - Basketball (127 points)

3. Toni Vodišek - Sailing (71 points)

 

4. Primož Roglič - Road Cycling (61)

5. Kristjan Čeh - Athletics (30)

6. Tim Gajser - Motocross (19)

7. Timi Zajc - Ski Jumping (10)

8. Žiga Lin Hočevar - Canoe Slalom (7)

9. Benjamin Šeško - Football (3)

9. Jan Oblak - Football (3)

11. Rajmond Debevec - Shooting (2)

12. Anže Kopitar - Ice Hockey (1)

12. Darko Jorgič - Table Tennis (1)

 

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TEAM

 

1. Men's National Football Team (45 votes)

2. Men's National Handball Team (44 votes)

3. Men's National Volleyball Team (17 votes)

 

4. Women's K1 Team (1)

4. Men's Motocross Team (1)

 

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MOST PROMISING ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

 

Žiga Lin Hočevar - Canoe Slalom

 

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PARAATHLETE OF THE YEAR

 

Franček Gorazd Tiršek - Para Shooting

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These are the 10 most searched athletes of the year 2024 on Google, by order 

• Imane Khelif
• Mike Tyson
• Lamine Yamal
• Simone Biles
• Jake Paul
• Nico Williams
• Hardik Pandya
• Scottie Scheffler
• Shashank Singh
• Rodri

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Prêmio Brasil Olímpico

 

Rebeca wins for the 4th year in a row.

 

 

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 Sports National Institute of El Salvador Award, Athlete of the Year 2024

 

Ivonne Nóchez - Speed Skating

 

Marcelo Arévalo - Tennis

 

The award gave US$5,000 and a 2025 vehicle to each athlete

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Not really a surprise as Mark Cavendish wins the   Lifetime Achievement Award, usually given to retiring athletes.

 

Sports Personality of the Year 2024: Sir Mark Cavendish wins Lifetime Achievement award - BBC Sport

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 shorlist.  They had their best ever Olympics, so have pushed the boat out and nominated 10 people.  

 

Rhasidat Adeleke (Athletics)

Anthony Cacace (Boxing)

Katie-George Dunlevy (Para-Cycling)

Kellie Harrington (Boxing)

Rhys McClenaghan (Gymnastics)

Ciara Mageean (Athletics)

Shane O'Donnell (Hurling)

Paul O'Donovan (Rowing)

Rosin Ni Riain (Para-Swimming)

Katie Taylor (Boxing)

Paul Townend (Horse Racing)

Daniel Wiffen (Swimming)

Rower Paul O'Donovan wins, first Irish athlete to win medals in three consecutive games.

 

O'Donovan wins RTÉ Sport Sportsperson award for 2024