Nominations are now open for the 2018 edition of the famous Nigerian Sports Award, as entry from the general public for the various award categories started on Thursday and runs till October 7.

Speaking at a press conference to herald the commencement of activities for the 2018 edition award, the Chairman of the award panel who is also the Chairman of Lagos State Sports Commission, Dr. Kweku Tandoh explained that 2018 edition of the award promises to me more exciting especially with the performances of Nigerian athletes in their various sports from 2017 till date, and even as we prepare for the World Cup in Russia.

According to Tandoh, there are 21 categories of awards that are open for nominations this year and the list include; Racket Sports Person of the Year (Lawn Tennis, Table Tennis, Badminton, Squash), Team Sports Person of the Year, Coach of the Year, Combat Sports Personality of the Year (Karate, Judo, Taekwondo, Wrestling, Boxing), Wrestler of the Year, Discovery of the Year, Footballer of the Year (Women), Footballer of the Year (Men), Athletics Star of the Year, School Sports Award, Sports Administrator of the Year, Sports Governor of the Year and Para Sports Person of the Year.