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Watch and follow the SJA British Sports Awards 2024 on Sky Sports on November 20

Excitement building for announcement of the Sportsman, Sportswoman and Team of the Year at the SJA British Sports Awards 2024; winners will be announced live on Sky Sports News on Wednesday 20 November, in an exciting new partnership…

By the SJA


The winners of the Sports Journalists’ Association British Sports Awards 2024 will be announced live on Sky Sports News on Wednesday 20 November.

SJA members have been voting for the Sportsman, Sportswoman, and Team of the Year Awards. The vote has now closed.

Read in-depth ‘The Case For…’ profiles of some of the leading awards contenders, provided by SJA Academy members…

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All the winners of the SJA British Sports Awards will be announced across Sky Sports platforms over the course of Wednesday 20 November.

The SJA British Sports Awards, which had their 75th-anniversary edition last year, will once again honour a wide range of fantastic sporting achievements from the past 12 months.

Last year, the SJA Sportsman of the Year was cricketer Stuart Broad; the Sportswoman of the Year was footballer Mary Earps; and Treble winners Manchester City FC were named Team of the Year.

SJA president Darren Lewis said: “This year’s exciting change to the British Sports Awards means the verdict from our members will reach a much wider audience.

“We are, as always, thrilled to honour and hear from the athletes and others involved in sport who have given us so much in 2024.”

Viewers will be able to watch the Awards announcements being made on Sky Sports News, as well as follow updates across the Sky Sports and SJA digital platforms and social channels.

Director of Sky Sports News Mark Alford said: “2024 has been a wonderful year of sport and Sky Sports plays its part in celebrating the achievements of so many brilliant athletes.

“And so, it’s a privilege to partner with the SJA and provide a fresh take on the awards which recognise those who are ideal to judge – that’s those who have viewed from the press box.”

In an outstanding Olympic and Paralympic year that also featured other major events such as the men’s football European Championship and two cricket T20 World Cups, plus a tight F1 title race, Grand Slam exploits, Test match drama and more, SJA members have an extra-special selection box of sporting delights to choose from.

Alongside its trio of main prizes, the SJA British Sports Awards also celebrates achievements in other categories, including…

  • Outstanding Performance (The Pat Besford Award)
  • Breakthrough Athlete / International Newcomer (The Peter Wilson Award)
  • Spirit of Sport Award, recognising fair play and role models, sponsored by the National Lottery
  • Para-athletes (The Bill McGowran Trophy)
  • Services to Sport off the field (The J.L. Manning Award)

Scroll back through the roll of honour from 75 years of the SJA British Sports Awards here.

Who will claim the SJA silverware for 2024? Watch awards day live on Sky Sports News on November 20.

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