BOXER Desmond Amsterdam and top Squash player Nicolette Fernandes copped the Sportsman and Sportswoman of the year respectively when the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports held the National Sports Awards at the National Cultural Centre last night.

It was the first time since 2019 that the gala awards ceremony was staged due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and as such, the awards took into consideration the exploits of athletes during 2021 and 2022.

Squash player Shomari Wilshire took the Junior Sportsman of the year award while athlete Attoya Harvey was adjudged the Junior Sportswoman of the year.
In addition to the beautiful plaques, for the first time ever, the Sport Ministry provided cash prizes for all of the winners in the various categories except the corporate sponsors.

(See full story and more photos in tomorrow’s edition).