Sanath Jayasuriya wins prestigious ‘Sports Icon’ award at Maldives Sports Awards

Former Sri Lanka skipper and batting legend Sanath Jayasuriya was presented with the prestigious ‘Sports Icon’ award at the Maldives Sports Awards 2022.

Jayasuriya was nominated alongside 16 international sportspersons, including former Real Madrid player Roberto Carlos, Jamaican Sprinter Asafa Powell, Indian cricketer Suresh Raina, and Dutch football legend Edgar Davids.

Sanath Jayasuriya was presented with the award for his role in creating positive social change through sports.