Voting Athlete of the Year 2014

published on 15 January, 2015

Voting for the IWGA Athlete/Team of the Year 2014

Nino Langella & Khrystyna Moshenska take the lead

The title race is still open. When it comes to choosing the IWGA Athlete/Team of the Year, the decisive vote has not yet been cast. Until January 31st supporters can still help their favorite athlete(s) win by voting on the website: www.theworldgames.org.

Looking at the preliminary results after the first ten days of voting, the Italian Latin Dance couple Nino Langella & Khrystyna Moshenska, Athletes of the Month for September, are currently leading with 24.3 % of the votes. Second is the Czech climber Adam Ondra (Athlete of the Month for August) with 20.2 % of the votes. The third place currently goes to the Powerlifter Carl Yngvar Christensen from Norway (16.2 %), Athlete of the Month for November.

However, nothing has been decided yet. Friends and fans of a particular sport, athlete or team can still cast their vote on a daily basis. Those who know how to mobilize their supporters can still come out on top. Voting closes on January 31st.

Current Ranking

1.

Dance Sports: Nino Langella and Khrystyna Moshenska (Ita)

24.3 %

2.

Sports Climbing: Adam Ondra (Cze)

20.2 %

3.

Powerlifting: Carl Yngvar Christensen (Nor)

16.2 %

4.

Muaythai: Valentina Shevchenko (Peru)

15.1 %

5.

Floorball: Swedish Men’s Team

9.1 %

6.

Archery: Sara Lopez (Col)

5.5 %

7.

Canoe Polo: German Women’s Team

4.1 %

8.

Racquetball: Paola Longoria (Mex)

2.6 %

9.

Beach Handball: Brazilian Men’s Team (Bra)

2,6 %

Vote NOW and learn more about the candidates running for the IWGA Athlete/Team of the Year 2014!

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