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An Alderney boy has been named the Channel Islands' Sports Personality of the Year.
Alderney-born boxer Billy Le Poullain, who is in his early 20s, has lived in Guernsey for the last seven years and is already tipped for the top.
This summer, he'll be heading to Australia for the Commonwealth Games to represent the Bailiwick.
He'll be fighting under the Sarnian flag then, but he'll have the support of all the islands after proving his popularity at this year's Channel Islands Sports Award.
Pictured: Billy Le Poullain receiving his award at the 2017 Channel Islands Sports Award from Anthony Werkman from sponsor Betway.
Mr Le Poullain beat Guernsey athlete Cameron Chalmers, Jersey BMX rider Alex Coleborn and Jersey archer Lucy O'Sullivan to be named Sports Personality of the Year after winning the public vote.
Having spent eleven years training hard, he has his eye on the Gold Coast and is busy preparing for the Commonwealth Games.
During the Gala event at Beau Sejour, Guernsey athlete Alastair Chalmers was recognised as The PraxisIFM Rising Star. The award for the Source Recruitment Coach of the Year went to Chris Griffiths for his work with Guernsey Ladies Rugby.
Your Channel Island Sports Personality of the Year - @MrLePoullain!! pic.twitter.com/fNYyqBrobf
— CI Sports Awards 2017 (@CISPOTY) January 25, 2018
The Jersey Reds team were also awarded for their achievements with The Waves Team of the Year Award.
Two special awards were also presented. British special gymnastics champion Alex Buesnel received the Michael Lucas Sporting Hero Award, Alex is the first gymnast with learning difficulties to make Jersey’s Island Games Squad. And the Judges’ Award for Achievement went to Jersey netballer Serena Guthrie.
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