Fiji Sports Awards Committee chairperson Litiana Loabuka calls on the public to purchase their tickets now to avoid disappointment.

The 2016 Fiji Sports Awards will be held on February 17 at the Vodafone Arena.

“Tickets are ready and are now on sale for $60 per ticket and I would encourage everyone to come and buy now,”Loabuka said.

“Last year there people were disappointed because it was all sold early.

“We are requesting everyone to come and support the stars, coaches, managers and technical officials who are nominees for the various categories.”

Tickets can be purchased from the Fiji Sports Council and the Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee headquarters.

Loabuka confirmed Fiji Tattslotto has stepped in again to sponsor the Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year Awards.

“We are grateful to Fiji Tattslottlo and we hope other corporates will sponsor other categories.

“It’s going to be a fantastic night as we try to make the event better every year.”

2016 Fiji Sports Awards Nominees

Sportsman- Prabhat Prasada (taekwondo), Leslie Copeland (athletics), Roy Krishna (football), Epeli Baleibau (Fiji Paralympic), Osea Kolinisau (rugby),  Joji Veremalua (karate), Iakoba Taberanibou (table tennis), Antonio Raturobe (volleyball), Manueli Tulo (weightlifting).

Sportswoman- Aliyay Zareena Valentine (taekwondo), Sisilia Seavula (athletics), Ana Maria Roqica (rugby), Merewalesi Roden (table tennis), Masi Raituku (volleyball), Eileen Cikaimatana (weightlifting).

Youth Male-Huzaifa Abdur Rahman (Asia Paciifc Taekwondo), Vicky Wu (table tennis), Rys Montel Cheer (triathlon), Sitiveni Timi (weightlifting).

Youth Female- Tanisha Chand (Asia Pacific Taekwondo), Moana Wind (swimming), Sally Yee (table tennis), Sofia Kinikinilau (weightlifting).