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Athlete Eldhose won the second prize, while shuttler Treesa ended up third.
The former Sri Lankan captain is in Kochi to attend the Manorama Sports Awards.
With a total prize money of Rs 12 lakh, the Malayala Manorama-Santa Monica Study Abroad Sports Awards is the largest monetary sports prize in Kerala.
The three contenders picked by the expert panel are Eldhose Paul (athletics), Sanju Samson (cricket), and Treesa Jolly (badminton).
One of the three finalists of the Manorama Sports Club Award 2022, the club has grown into a major force in Kerala's volleyball arena over the last eight decades, thanks to its visionary patrons and experienced coaches.
After a modest beginning eleven years ago, the SFBA has so far produced 18 national players, around 50 state players, and two dozens of university players.
Established in 2014 at the Government Fisheries Higher Secondary School in Nattika, the academy focuses on unearthing young talents and honing their skills at grassroots levels.
The three contenders picked up by an expert panel are: Nattika Sports Academy, Thrissur; St. George Volleyball Club, Vazhakulam, Ernakulam; and SB Football Academy, Poovar, Thiruvananthapuram.
An expert panel, comprising P I Babu, joint secretary of the AFI and a member of the Sports Council, former footballer and renowned coach T A Jaffar, and ex-Indian volleyball team captain Tom Joseph, visited each of the eight shortlisted clubs and evaluated their performance.
The 2021-22 ISL season saw Sahal play a pivotal role as Blasters entered the final for the first time since 2016. In 21 matches, he scored as many as six goals and had one assist.
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