Gymnast Jessica Gadirova is named BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year 2022

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Gymnast Jessica Gadirova is named BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year 2022

<div></div> <div> <h2>Gymnast Jessica Gadirova has been named BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year 2022 – after dazzling on the red carpet with her twin sister Jennifer</h2> <p class="author-section byline-plain">By Amelia Wynne for Mailonline </p> <p class="byline-section"><span class="article-timestamp article-timestamp-published"> <span class="article-timestamp-label">published:</span> 19:50, Dec 21, 2022 </span> | <span class="article-timestamp article-timestamp-updated"> <span class="article-timestamp-label">Updated:</span> 21:01, Dec 21, 2022 </span> </p> <p>   <!– </p> <p>  <!–</p> <p>  <!– <!– </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>  <!–</p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p>  <!–</p> <p>  <!– </p> <div> <p class="mol-para-with-font">Gymnast Jessica Gadirova was named BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year 2022 on Wednesday evening. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">The athlete, 18, looked delighted as she took the podium with her award at the event – held at Dock10 Studios in Manchester. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">Earlier in the evening, she joined her twin Jennifer as they both rocked the red carpet in matching dresses. </p> <div class="artSplitter mol-img-group"> <div class="mol-img"> <div class="image-wrap"> </div> </div> <p class="imageCaption">Awesome! Gymnast Jessica Gadirova was named BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year 2022 on Wednesday evening</p> </div> <div class="artSplitter mol-img-group"> <div class="mol-img"> <div class="image-wrap"> </div> </div> <p class="imageCaption">Congratulations: The athlete, 18, looked elated as she took the podium with her award at the event – held at Dock10 Studios in Manchester</p> </div> <p class="mol-para-with-font">Jessica sparkled in a silver halterneck dress with a dramatic thigh split and paired with silver straps. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">She wore her dark locks in a bun and had tendrils that flowed beautifully around her face, while opting for a glamorous make-up look.</p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">Beside her, her sister Jennifer looked sensational in a matching glitzy red dress which she paired with a black handbag and gold hoop earrings.</p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">The pair looked cheerful as they posed together before heading to the awards ceremony. </p> <div class="artSplitter mol-img-group"> <div class="mol-img"> <div class="image-wrap"> </div> </div> <p class="imageCaption">Happy with it: she looked cheerful as she looked down at her prize on stage </p> </div> <div class="artSplitter mol-img-group"> <div class="mol-img"> <div class="image-wrap"> </div> </div> <p class="imageCaption">Mesmerizing: Earlier in the evening, she joined her twin brother Jennifer as they both sparkled in matching dresses as they arrived at the 2022 Sports Personality of the Year Awards on Wednesday</p> </div> <div class="artSplitter mol-img-group"> <div class="mol-img"> <div class="image-wrap"> </div> </div> <p class="imageCaption">Arrival: The athletes, both 18, looked great for the event – where Jessica won her prize – held at Dock10 Studios on Wednesday</p> </div> <div class="artSplitter mol-img-group"> <div class="mol-img"> <div class="image-wrap"> </div> </div> <p class="imageCaption">Award: Jessica with the Young Sports Personality of the year Award alongside Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix (right) at the 2022 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards</p> </div> <p class="mol-para-with-font">The event comes after Jessica was shortlisted for the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year following a stellar 2022. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">Jessica was joined on the shortlist by England cricket captain Ben Stokes, snooker star Ronnie O’Sullivan, footballer Beth Mead, curler Eve Muirhead and runner Jake Wightman.</p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">The awards ceremony will celebrate the last 12 months of the sport, with the grand prize being judged through a public vote. </p> <div class="artSplitter mol-img-group"> <div class="mol-img"> <div class="image-wrap"> </div> </div> <p class="imageCaption">Hurrah! Jessica receives the Young Sports Personality of the year Award from Natasha Jonas</p> </div> <div class="artSplitter mol-img-group"> <div class="mol-img"> <div class="image-wrap"> </div> </div> <p class="imageCaption">Happy: Jessica wowed in a silver halterneck dress with a dramatic thigh split and paired with silver straps</p> </div> <div class="artSplitter mol-img-group"> <div class="mol-img"> <div class="image-wrap"> </div> </div> <p class="imageCaption">Glowing: She wore her dark locks in a bun and had tendrils that fell beautifully around her face as she opted for a glamorous makeup look</p> </div> <div class="artSplitter mol-img-group"> <div class="mol-img"> <div class="image-wrap"> </div> </div> <p class="imageCaption">Astonishing: Individually, she is the 2022 World Floor Exercise Champion and a two-time European Champion in the event (2021 and 2022)</p> </div> <p class="mol-para-with-font">Young Sports Personality of the Year, Team and Coach of the Year, Unsung Hero and the Helen Rollason Award are also up for grabs. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">The 69th annual event is presented by Gary Lineker, Clare Balding, Gabby Logan and Alex Scott. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">Representing Great Britain at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Jessica won a bronze medal in the team event and was part of the silver medal winning team at the 2022 World Championships. </p> <div class="artSplitter mol-img-group"> <div class="mol-img"> <div class="image-wrap"> </div> </div> <p class="imageCaption">Big night: The pair looked in good spirits as they posed together before heading to the awards ceremony</p> </div> <div class="artSplitter mol-img-group"> <div class="mol-img"> <div class="image-wrap"> </div> </div> <p class="imageCaption">Well done: The event comes after Jessica was shortlisted for the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year following a stellar 2022</p> </div> <div class="artSplitter mol-img-group"> <div class="mol-img"> <div class="image-wrap"> </div> </div> <p class="imageCaption">Snaps: The 69th annual event is hosted by Gary Lineker, Clare Balding, Gabby Logan and Alex Scott</p> </div> <div class="artSplitter mol-img-group"> <div class="mol-img"> <div class="image-wrap"> </div> </div> <p class="imageCaption">Achievements: In addition, she is the 2022 World and 2021 European all-around bronze medalist and the 2021 European jump silver medalist</p> </div> <p class="mol-para-with-font">Individually, she is the 2022 World Floor Exercise Champion and a two-time European champion at the event (2021 and 2022). </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">In addition, she is the 2022 World and 2021 European all-around bronze medalist and the 2021 European vault silver medalist.</p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">She competed in the 2019 Junior World Championships alongside her twin sister Jennifer.</p> <div class="artSplitter mol-img-group"> <div class="mol-img"> <div class="image-wrap"> </div> </div> <p class="imageCaption">Nice! Representing Great Britain at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Jessica won a bronze medal in the team event and was part of the silver medal winning team at the 2022 World Championships</p> </div> <div class="artSplitter mol-img-group"> <div class="mol-img"> <div class="image-wrap"> </div> </div> <p class="imageCaption">All-black ensembles: The GB Gymnastics Team pose at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award</p> </div> <div class=" mol-factbox tvshowbiz art-ins"> <h3 class="mol-factbox-title">Who is nominated for Sports Personality of the Year 2022?</h3> <div class="ins cleared mol-factbox-body"> <p class="mol-para-with-font"><span class="mol-style-bold mol-style-italic">Six contenders are in the running for the 2022 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.</span></p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"><span class=""><span class="mol-style-bold">The nominees are:</span></span></p> <p><span class="">Gymnast Jessica Gadirova</span><br /> <span class="">Soccer player Beth Mead</span><br /> <span class="">Curling’s Eve Muirhead</span><br /> <span class="">Cricketer Ben Stokes</span><br /> <span class="">Snooker player Ronnie O’Sullivan</span><br /> <span class="">Athlete Jake Wightman</span></p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">Voting will open during the show on BBC One on December 21.</p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">Gary Lineker, Clare Balding, Gabby Logan and Alex Scott will present the 69th Annual Awards.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p> </p> <div class="column-content cleared"> <div class="shareArticles"> <h3 class="social-links-title">Share or comment on this article: </h3> </div> </div> <p> </p> </div>

Gymnast Jessica Gadirova has been named BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year 2022 – after dazzling on the red carpet with her twin sister Jennifer

By Amelia Wynne for Mailonline

published: 19:50, Dec 21, 2022 | Updated: 21:01, Dec 21, 2022

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Gymnast Jessica Gadirova was named BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year 2022 on Wednesday evening.

The athlete, 18, looked delighted as she took the podium with her award at the event – held at Dock10 Studios in Manchester.

Earlier in the evening, she joined her twin Jennifer as they both rocked the red carpet in matching dresses.

Awesome! Gymnast Jessica Gadirova was named BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year 2022 on Wednesday evening

Congratulations: The athlete, 18, looked elated as she took the podium with her award at the event – held at Dock10 Studios in Manchester

Jessica sparkled in a silver halterneck dress with a dramatic thigh split and paired with silver straps.

She wore her dark locks in a bun and had tendrils that flowed beautifully around her face, while opting for a glamorous make-up look.

Beside her, her sister Jennifer looked sensational in a matching glitzy red dress which she paired with a black handbag and gold hoop earrings.

The pair looked cheerful as they posed together before heading to the awards ceremony.

Happy with it: she looked cheerful as she looked down at her prize on stage

Mesmerizing: Earlier in the evening, she joined her twin brother Jennifer as they both sparkled in matching dresses as they arrived at the 2022 Sports Personality of the Year Awards on Wednesday

Arrival: The athletes, both 18, looked great for the event – where Jessica won her prize – held at Dock10 Studios on Wednesday

Award: Jessica with the Young Sports Personality of the year Award alongside Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix (right) at the 2022 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards

The event comes after Jessica was shortlisted for the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year following a stellar 2022.

Jessica was joined on the shortlist by England cricket captain Ben Stokes, snooker star Ronnie O’Sullivan, footballer Beth Mead, curler Eve Muirhead and runner Jake Wightman.

The awards ceremony will celebrate the last 12 months of the sport, with the grand prize being judged through a public vote.

Hurrah! Jessica receives the Young Sports Personality of the year Award from Natasha Jonas

Happy: Jessica wowed in a silver halterneck dress with a dramatic thigh split and paired with silver straps

Glowing: She wore her dark locks in a bun and had tendrils that fell beautifully around her face as she opted for a glamorous makeup look

Astonishing: Individually, she is the 2022 World Floor Exercise Champion and a two-time European Champion in the event (2021 and 2022)

Young Sports Personality of the Year, Team and Coach of the Year, Unsung Hero and the Helen Rollason Award are also up for grabs.

The 69th annual event is presented by Gary Lineker, Clare Balding, Gabby Logan and Alex Scott.

Representing Great Britain at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Jessica won a bronze medal in the team event and was part of the silver medal winning team at the 2022 World Championships.

Big night: The pair looked in good spirits as they posed together before heading to the awards ceremony

Well done: The event comes after Jessica was shortlisted for the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year following a stellar 2022

Snaps: The 69th annual event is hosted by Gary Lineker, Clare Balding, Gabby Logan and Alex Scott

Achievements: In addition, she is the 2022 World and 2021 European all-around bronze medalist and the 2021 European jump silver medalist

Individually, she is the 2022 World Floor Exercise Champion and a two-time European champion at the event (2021 and 2022).

In addition, she is the 2022 World and 2021 European all-around bronze medalist and the 2021 European vault silver medalist.

She competed in the 2019 Junior World Championships alongside her twin sister Jennifer.

Nice! Representing Great Britain at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Jessica won a bronze medal in the team event and was part of the silver medal winning team at the 2022 World Championships

All-black ensembles: The GB Gymnastics Team pose at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award

Who is nominated for Sports Personality of the Year 2022?

Six contenders are in the running for the 2022 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.

The nominees are:

Gymnast Jessica Gadirova
Soccer player Beth Mead
Curling’s Eve Muirhead
Cricketer Ben Stokes
Snooker player Ronnie O’Sullivan
Athlete Jake Wightman

Voting will open during the show on BBC One on December 21.

Gary Lineker, Clare Balding, Gabby Logan and Alex Scott will present the 69th Annual Awards.

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