Fiji Sports Council Spokesman Isimeli Cerelala said it’s hard to say at this stage which two athletes will walk away with the Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year awards tonight.
Cerelala said nine awards will be given out today and those athletes that have been nominated, have done well in their respective sports.
Meanwhile, top athletes who will compete for the Sportsman of the Year award are Niko Verekauta of athletics, Lawn bowl's Ratish Lal, Judo's Nemani Takayawa, rugby league star Jarryd Hayne and weightlifter Manueli Tulo.
The Sportswoman top runners are Makelesi Bulikiobo, Basketballer Valerie Nainima, Maria Liku from Weightlifting, Ana Seiniloli from Fiji Volleyball and Sisilia Naisiga from Judo.
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama will be the chief guest today while Former Wallabies Elton Flatley and Miss South Pacific Mere Nailatikau will be the guest speakers.
The Fiji Sports Council Awards will be held tonight at the National Gymnasium starting at 7.
Top athletes in the running for sports awards
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