BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2022: Nominees and Event Details
The BBC Sports Personality of the Year (Spoty) 2022 features its first-ever gender-equal shortlist, highlighting a landmark year for women's sport. Arsenal and England footballer Beth Mead leads the six nominees after her Golden Boot-winning performance in the Euro 2022 victory. She is joined by gymnast Jessica Gadirova, curler Eve Muirhead, cricketer Ben Stokes, snooker champion Ronnie O'Sullivan, and runner Jake Wightman. The award ceremony, broadcast live from Media City in Salford on December 21, 2022, will determine the winner based on public voting during the show. Hosted by Gary Lineker alongside Clare Balding, Gabby Logan, and Alex Scott, the event also presents awards for Team of the Year, Coach of the Year, and Young Sports Personality. Usain Bolt will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, while Lionel Messi is named World Sports Star of the Year. This edition aims to address previous criticisms regarding female representation, following Emma Raducanu’s 2021 win. The televised event on BBC One and iPlayer celebrates athletes whose actions captured the UK public's imagination throughout the year.
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BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2022: Nominees and Event Details
The BBC Sports Personality of the Year (Spoty) 2022 features its first-ever gender-equal shortlist, highlighting a landmark year for women's sport. Arsenal and England footballer Beth Mead leads the six nominees after her Golden Boot-winning performance in the Euro 2022 victory. She is joined by gymnast Jessica Gadirova, curler Eve Muirhead, cricketer Ben Stokes, snooker champion Ronnie O'Sullivan, and runner Jake Wightman. The award ceremony, broadcast live from Media City in Salford on December 21, 2022, will determine the winner based on public voting during the show. Hosted by Gary Lineker alongside Clare Balding, Gabby Logan, and Alex Scott, the event also presents awards for Team of the Year, Coach of the Year, and Young Sports Personality. Usain Bolt will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, while Lionel Messi is named World Sports Star of the Year. This edition aims to address previous criticisms regarding female representation, following Emma Raducanu’s 2021 win. The televised event on BBC One and iPlayer celebrates athletes whose actions captured the UK public's imagination throughout the year.
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