RSF Sports Star of the Year crowned
RYDE SPORTS FOUNDATION (RSF) held its annual Sports Start of the Year gala awards dinner on Friday, August 14 at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club.
The RSF celebrated its 46th year with 170 people attending its 2026 gala event.
Twelve outstanding sports men and women, who either live or play their sport in Ryde, were introduced, showcased and interviewed by well-known sports presenter and radio veteran, Jim Dolan.
“They truly represented the depth of sporting talent in our City,” RSF chairman Rob Wilkinson said.
Gavin Murray (Masters Athletics) was named 2025/26 Sports Star of the Year.
The Rising Star Award was jointly taken out by Jett Leong (Men’s Hockey) and Tim Forster (Athletics – hurdles).
The Club 6 Encouragement Award was also jointly won, by Brandon Liu (Water Polo) and Stanley Chung (Squash).
The other monthly Sports Star recipients, who were finalists for awards at the event were: Sebastian Krslovic (Men’s Football); Victor Nikolic (Men’s Netball); Julia (Yulia) German (Handball); Ruby Betro (Women’s Football); Jarek Jozwiak (Padel); Jayden Chan (Badminton); and Ryan Reekie (Baseball).