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On Tuesday, the Nepal Sports Journalists Forum (NSJF) organized a program in Kathmandu and announced the names of the players and coaches nominated in four categories.
The forum has made public the nominations of men, women, young players and coaches of the year. Vikesh Kuthu of Football, Gopichandra Parki of Athletics, Kamal Shrestha of Taekwondo, Mandekaji Shrestha of Karate and Subash Tamang of Golf have been nominated for Men of the Year.
Anu Adhikari of Karate, Ayesha Shakya of Taekwondo, Gaurika Singh of Swimming, Santoshi Shrestha of Athletics and Soni Gurung of Tri-athlon have been nominated for Women's Player of the Year.
Sanju Chaudhary of weightlifting, Sina Limbu Maden of taekwondo, Subash Tamang of golf, Poonam Shrestha of judo and Bhupen Shrestha of taekwondo have been nominated for the young coach of the year.
The 11-member selection committee formed under the coordination of the forum's secretary Govinda Regmi has selected the players and coaches.
In the People's Choice category, Gaurika Singh of swimming, Mandekaji Shrestha of karate, Aruna Shahi of volleyball, Sadina Shrestha of basketball and Savitra Bhandari of football are competing.
The Pulsar Sports Awards will also honor Mercury Athletes, Specials, Lifetime Achievement, Team of the Year Awards and International Sports Journalists. The award ceremony will be held on December 11 at the Karate Hall at Satdobato in Lalitpur, according to the organizing forum.
