Amsterdam, Fernandes crowned Sportsman, Sportswoman-of-the-Year

Stabroek News’ Duncan Saul won the Sports Journalist-of-the-Year (print) award. He was presented with his accolade by Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle himself a former Stabroek News reporter. (Emmerson Campbell photo)

Standout boxer, Desmond Amsterdam, and squash queen, Nicolette Fernandes, were named the National Sports Commission (NSC) Sportsman and Sportswoman for the 2021/2022 period under review. 

The pair earned the coveted awards last evening when the National Awards returned to the ornate splendor of the National Cultural Centre. 

Cricketer, Tagnarine Chanderpaul and IFBB Elite Pro, Rosanna Fung, were the runners-up in the respective categories.