Former Sri Lanka skipper and batting legend Sanath Jayasuriya was presented with the prestigious ‘Sports Icon’ award at the Maldives Sports Awards 2022.
Jayasuriya was nominated alongside 16 international sportspersons, including former Real Madrid player Roberto Carlos, Jamaican Sprinter Asafa Powell, Indian cricketer Suresh Raina, and Dutch football legend Edgar Davids.
Sanath Jayasuriya was presented with the award for his role in creating positive social change through sports.
Sri Lanka Netball ace goal-shooter Tharjini Sivalingam was also conferred with the prestigious ‘Sports Icon’ award at the ceremony which was held at the Ekuveni Track last night.
Meanwhile, Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa was conferred with the Special Recognition award.
He was presented with the award alongside Md. Zahir Ahsan Russel, the Minister of Youth and Sports of Bangladesh; Al-Kadi Badr Abdul Rahman, the Vice Minister of Sports of Saudi Arabia; Ahmed Nazeer, the Honorary President of the Maldives Tennis Association.
Minister Rajapaksa was conferred with the award for having promoted societal progress and change through sports.
The Sports Icon and Special Recognition awards were presented by the President of the Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. (NewsWire)
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