Goody wins at Yorkshire Sports Awards

The BBC and Sport England Yorkshire Sports Awards was a star-studded event held in Barnsley on Sunday 2nd December. Paul won the Sport England Senior Male 2007 Award for his performance this year, which has included winning gold in the Pre-Olympic event for a consecutive year and being nominated by the RYA for a spot in the Olympic sailing team for the 2008 Olympic Games.

“It is fantastic to win this award, especially as sailing is not a big sport in Yorkshire, it makes it even more special,” said a very pleased Paul. “I have had a great year and am looking forward to getting back into training in the New Year in preparation for next August in China.”

Other winners included Sheffield born World Superbike Champion, James Tosland, who won BBC’s Yorkshire Sports Personality of the Year award after a second consecutive World Championship win. Legendary cricketer Geoffrey Boycott was presented with the Hall of Fame trophy.

Finally a special Spirit Of Yorkshire Award was given posthumously to charity fundraiser and married mother-of-three Jane Tomlinson who died this year.