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Today: SJAG to reveal nominees for 7th National Sports Award

Apr 18, 2016, 12:04 PM

The Sports Journalists’ Association of The Gambia will today Monday 18 April 2016 reveal its list of nominees for its 7th Natonal Sports Award Night at a press briefing to be held at the Independence Stadium Board Room at 10a.m.

The briefing will unveil to the public the top contenders competing for the top crown of Sports Personality of The Year Award 2015 just four days before the actual event.

The event will climax anticipations across the nation on who will bag the next Awards for Best Local Based Athlete 2015, Best Foreign Based Athlete 2015, Best Team of the Year 2015, Best Referee of The Year 2015 and Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year 2015 at an Award Gala Dinner holding at the Djembeh Hotel on Friday 22 April 2016.

The list is prepared through a vigorous selection process by the Association’s Award Committee, taking into account the performance of the sportsmen and women for their diverse contributions towards sports development in the country in 2015.

The SJAG Sports Award gala has become the nation’s most iconic sports awards ceremony, providing The Gambia with a reputable forum for recognizing and rewarding excellence in the various departments of sport.