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| Olympian Pandelela Rinong competing in the 15th FINA World Championships in Spain this year. She is a favourite to win the Sarawak Sportswoman of the Year award. – GLENN GUAN/The Star |
World champion bowler Jacqueline Jenelee Sijore, taekwondo exponent Morren Ulai Lian and gymnast Esmelda Arecia Menti are also nominated.
Pandelela previously won the state’s Sportswoman of the Year 2009-2010 award.
Contesting in the men’s category are Olympian diver Bryan Nickson, athlete Mohamad Ariff Zulhilmi Alet and taekwondo exponent Admady Rady.
A total of 71 nominations have been received for the state awards with 45 to be shortlisted for a total of 16 categories which also includes a special section for the Paralympic athletes.
There is also a Tokoh Sukan award this year for the best contributions to sports in the state.
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