Ben Stokes’s battle to make it to the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards was a remarkable one. The England all-rounder was bed-bound with a stomach bug in the build-up to the ceremony, but he still managed to make it to the event and pick up the prestigious award.
Stokes had been due to attend the awards ceremony in Aberdeen on Sunday 15 December, but he was struck down with a stomach bug on the Friday before. He was forced to stay in bed and was unable to travel to Scotland.
However, Stokes was determined to make it to the awards and he was able to travel to Aberdeen on the Sunday morning. He arrived at the venue just in time for the ceremony and was able to pick up the award for Sports Personality of the Year.
Stokes’s battle to make it to the awards was made even more remarkable by the fact that he had been suffering from a stomach bug for several days. He had been unable to eat or drink anything and had been in a lot of pain.
Despite his illness, Stokes was determined to make it to the awards and he was able to do so with the help of his family and friends. He was also able to make a speech at the ceremony, thanking everyone who had helped him get there.
Stokes’s battle to make it to the awards was a testament to his determination and resilience. He was able to overcome his illness and make it to the ceremony, despite the odds being stacked against him.
It was a remarkable achievement and one that will be remembered for many years to come. Stokes’s battle to make it to the awards was a true testament to his strength of character and his determination to succeed.