Kannur, Nov 1 (FN Agency) Indian triple jump athlete, Abdulla Aboobacker of Vadakara in Kozhikode has been selected for the 36th Jimmy George Foundation Award – 2024 for the best sportsperson of Kerala, considering his contribution to athletic field in the national and International level, including a silver medal in the 2022 Commonwealth games. He was also qualified to attend the Paris Olympics in 2024.
Announcing the award on Thursday, foundation trustee member Sebastian George, who is also brother of Jimmy George, said the award carries a purse of Rs one lakh and a citation that would be presented to Abdulla Aboobacker in a function to be organized on December 24 as part of “Peravoor marathon” at Jimmy George stadium, Peravoor in the district. Peravoor, the native village of Jimmy George, who was the first professional volleyball player to represent the nation. Jimmy was unfortunately killed in an accident in Italy in 1987.