Even though an official announcement has not been made as regards a sportsman and Sportswoman of the year for Nevis, the Nevis Amateur Athletic Association has made the bold move to name its Male and female athletes of the year.
The revelation was made yesterday by Vice President of the Association Mr. Wakeley Daniel;
The Sports woman of the year 2010 is Renika Daniel and according to Daniel she gained the distinction with her outsanding performances for the year. These included:
Victrix Ludorum at CSS Sports.
High School championship in St.Kitts—Class champion.
Leeward Islands track and field meet in Anguilla—Under fifteen class champion:
1st in the four hundred meters; 1st in the long jump and 2nd in the 200 meters
CUT games—2nd in the four hundred and got a medal in the relays.
The male athlete of the year is Adrian Williams, a multi talented athlete who also represents Nevis in Cricket at the youth level. Even though he received a healthy challenge from another outstanding athlete in Kashka Norford, his achievements for the year gave him a distinct advantage:
First time ever in the history of Nevis athletics, securing gold at the Carifta games
CSE Juniors in the Dominican Republic—secured a silver medal
Kashka Norford for his part broke the 19 year old record held by Andy Liburd at CSS and competed well at the High School championships in St.Kitts. He also performed creditably at a regional meet.
Daniel further informed that the NAAA is in the process of making plans to honour the two outstanding athletes at a ceremony to which their parents would also be specially invited.
