Vanuatu Sports Awards Explained

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

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

!!2019[3]
Sportsman of the YearRio Rii (Rowing)
Sportswoman of the YearAnolyn Lulu (Table Tennis)
Mens Team of the YearVanuatu national cricket team
Womens Team of the YearVanuatu Beach Volleyball Team
Coach of the YearSacha Duthu (Vanuatu National Basketball Team)
Vanuatu Sports Hall of Fame InducteesSeru Korikalo (Former Athlete, General Secretary of VASANOC), Mary-Estelle Mahuk (Olympian athlete)

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nasse. Raymond. VASANOC blong hostem fes eva Vanuatu Sports Awards. 2021-07-23. Vanuatu Daily Post. en.
  2. Web site: Rii and Lulu take Home Major Honors At Inaugural Vanuatu Sports Awards. 2021-07-23. Vanuatu Daily Post. en.
  3. Web site: Rii and Lulu take Home Major Honors At Inaugural Vanuatu Sports Awards. 2021-07-23. Vanuatu Daily Post. en.