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Ipswich striker Michael Chopra and BBC Sport's Manish Bhasin among the nominees for inaugural Asian Football Awards
The former Sunderland & Newcastle United star is up for Player of the Year – just one of 14 categories aimed at celebrating the outstanding contributions of Asians in football
17 Jan 2012 14:29:00
By Joe Wright
Ipswich striker Michael Chopra and BBC Sport presenter Manish Bhasin are two of the notable nominees for the first ever Asian Football Awards, set to take place later this month.
The AFA ceremony, due to be held on January 24th at Wembley Stadium, is set to recognise the outstanding contribution of UK Asians in football, with the support of the FA and Kick It Out.
Chopra and Wolves’ Danny Batth are two of the players nominated for awards, whilst Bhasin – the host of BBC’s 'The Football League Show' – is on the shortlist for the Football Media award.
Other catergories include Asian Women in Football, Coach of the Year, and Investors in Football – with QPR directors Lakshmi Mittal and Tony Fernandes among the nominees there.
Baljit Rihal, co-founder of the Asian Football Awards, was thrilled at the prospect of honouring the contribution of UK Asians in the modern game.
He said: "We have received hundreds of inspiring nominations from across the country. It is such a pleasure to know that so many Asians are involved and passionate about the game of football.
“We hope that the Asian Football Awards can play a part by recognising great individuals, organisations and initiatives.
"Our vision has always been to support the growth of Asians in UK football. Since we announced the event last year, the media attention and support from all across the industry has been phenomenal.
"I can proudly say that the Asian Football Awards will most definitely encourage more Asians to get involved in every aspect of the game."
FA Chairman David Bernstein added: “The FA is committed to diversity and inclusion across all areas of the game and I'm delighted that the Asian football community are celebrating their achievements at Wembley Stadium.”
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The AFA ceremony, due to be held on January 24th at Wembley Stadium, is set to recognise the outstanding contribution of UK Asians in football, with the support of the FA and Kick It Out.
Chopra and Wolves’ Danny Batth are two of the players nominated for awards, whilst Bhasin – the host of BBC’s 'The Football League Show' – is on the shortlist for the Football Media award.
Other catergories include Asian Women in Football, Coach of the Year, and Investors in Football – with QPR directors Lakshmi Mittal and Tony Fernandes among the nominees there.
Baljit Rihal, co-founder of the Asian Football Awards, was thrilled at the prospect of honouring the contribution of UK Asians in the modern game.
He said: "We have received hundreds of inspiring nominations from across the country. It is such a pleasure to know that so many Asians are involved and passionate about the game of football.
“We hope that the Asian Football Awards can play a part by recognising great individuals, organisations and initiatives.
"Our vision has always been to support the growth of Asians in UK football. Since we announced the event last year, the media attention and support from all across the industry has been phenomenal.
"I can proudly say that the Asian Football Awards will most definitely encourage more Asians to get involved in every aspect of the game."
FA Chairman David Bernstein added: “The FA is committed to diversity and inclusion across all areas of the game and I'm delighted that the Asian football community are celebrating their achievements at Wembley Stadium.”
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