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Five nominees unveiled for NSJF Pulsar Sports Award

From Kathmandu Post · () English

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  • Five athletes have been nominated for the People's Choice category at the 23rd Pulsar Sports Award in Nepal.
  • The nominees, selected by a committee, represent volleyball, football, karate, cricket, and mixed martial arts.
  • For the first time, fans can cast free daily votes through the official digital partner, 'Khalti By IME', until September 2.

Nepal is gearing up for its 23rd Pulsar Sports Award, with five athletes now nominated for the coveted People's Choice award. The Nepal Sports Journalists Forum (NSJF) unveiled the nominees on Thursday, representing a diverse range of sports including volleyball, football, karate, cricket, and mixed martial arts.

The nominated athletes are volleyball spiker Meena Sunar, footballer Puja Rana, karateka Sanu Maya Thing, cricketer Sher Malla, and mixed martial arts fighter Rabindra Dhant. These athletes have been recognized for their outstanding performances and contributions to their respective sports.

Sunar has impressed with her leadership in volleyball, captaining Everest Volleyball Club and earning international medals. Rana has been a key defender in football, with a notable overseas career. Karateka Thing has secured multiple gold and silver medals at regional and international championships. Cricketer Malla made a memorable debut in the ICC T20 World Cup and has been a consistent performer. Mixed martial artist Dhant is making history as the first Nepali fighter in the "Road to UFC" tournament and recently won a title in India.

In a significant shift for the award ceremony, the NSJF announced that public voting for the People's Choice category will be free. Fans can cast one vote daily for their favorite athlete via 'Khalti By IME', the official digital voting partner, until September 2. The winner will be revealed at the main awards ceremony scheduled for September 3.

The voting process

— NSJFAnnouncing the new voting mechanics for the People's Choice award.
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