Who are the contenders for BBC Sports Personality of the Year?
A shortlist of six contenders has been announced for the 2020 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. The nominees are cricketer Stuart Broad, jockey Hollie Doyle, boxer Tyson Fury, Formula 1’s Lewis Hamilton, footballer Jordan Henderson and snooker star Ronnie O’Sullivan.
Who are the candidates for Sports Personality?
Nominees
| Nominee | Sport |
|---|---|
| Lewis Hamilton | Formula 1 |
| Jordan Henderson | Football |
| Hollie Doyle | Horse racing |
| Stuart Broad | Cricket |
Who finished 3rd BBC Sports Personality 2015?
Andy Murray
Eight people have twice finished second without ever winning, including Bobby Charlton and Sally Gunnell (Gunnell also finished third once)….Awards by year.
| Year | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Winner | Andy Murray ( SCO ) |
| Second | Kevin Sinfield ( ENG ) |
| Third | Jessica Ennis-Hill ( ENG ) |
Who are the contenders for Sports Personality 2019?
Nominees
| Nominee | Sport |
|---|---|
| Lewis Hamilton | Formula 1 |
| Dina Asher-Smith | Athletics |
| Raheem Sterling | Football |
| Alun Wyn Jones | Rugby union |
Who Got Sports Personality of the Year?
Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has been named BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2020. Hamilton, who won the same award in 2014, won the overall vote ahead of Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson in second, while Sky Sports Racing ambassador Hollie Doyle came third.
Who won the BBC Indian sportswoman of the year 2021?
Koneru Humpy
In a press release on 8 March, BBC named Koneru Humpy as Indian Sportswoman of the Year 2021. A lifetime achievement award was awarded to former athlete and Khel Ratna awardee Anju Bobby George.
Who won British Sports Personality of the Year?
From 1954 winner Christopher Chataway to 2019 champion Ben Stokes, the trophy has been awarded across the spectrum of sports.
Who won the BBC Indian sportswomen of the year 2019?
champion Koneru Humpy
World rapid chess champion Koneru Humpy has won the BBC Indian Sportswoman-of-the-Year award, according to a media release on Tuesday.
Who has won the most BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards?
Three-time Grand Slam winner Andy Murray holds the record for most SPOTY wins, winning the trophy on three occasions. Formula One drivers Damon Hill and Nigel Mansell and boxer Henry Cooper have all claimed the trophy on two occasions.
Who received the BBC Lifetime Achievement Award?
Anju Bobby George
India’s teen shooter Manu Bhaker wins BBC’s Emerging Player of the Year award. Olympian Anju Bobby George was conferred with the Lifetime Achievement award while chess Grandmaster Koneru Humpy was the Sportswoman of the Year.
What is full form of BBC?
British Broadcasting Corporation
BBC/Full name