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Para powerlifter Wawira nominated for SOYA award
Bronze medalist Hellen Wawira Kariuki of Kenya reacts during the medal presentation ceremony for the women's lightweight para powerlifting event on day seven of the Commonwealth Games at the NEC Arena in Birmingham, central England, on August 4, 2022.
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What you need to know:
- The winner will be declared during the 19th edition of Sports Personality of the Year (SOYA) Gala on January 20 this year at Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC)
- Wawira will battle Paralympian Nancy Chelagat and Deaflympics athletics trio of Beryl Wamira, Linnet Nanjala and Serah Wangari for the coveted award
- Wawira was the only person outside athletics to win a medal for Kenya at the Commonwealth Games held July 28 to August 9, last year in Birmingham, England
Para powerlifter Hellen Wawira will be up against four other athletes for the 2022 Sportswoman Living with Disability award.
The winner will be declared during the 19th edition of Sports Personality of the Year (SOYA) Gala on January 20 this year at Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).
