HUNDREDS of people clapped and cheered as one of the most memorable moments in sporting history was replayed at the 2013 Sports Person of the Year Awards.

At the glamorous event in the City Chambers on Friday night, the delighted crowd watched a video recording of Andy Murray claiming victory at Wimbledon.

As reported in Weekend Times, the tennis ace was unable to accept his award as he was competing in the Mexican Open, but mum Judy was delighted to received the accolade on his behalf.

She said: "It is always wonderful to be recognised in your own country, and Andy and Jamie were both born in Glasgow so they have a very special feeling for the city.

"This is just such a lovely way to recognise what he did last year - it was a moment in history.

"It is lovely to pick up the award up for him in the City Chambers, which has got to be one of the most beautiful places in Scotland, and to share it with so many other kids, coaches, teachers and sporty people."

Around 250 athletes, sports fans, club leaders, school pupils, volunteers and coaches gathered for the celebrations as winners were revealed across 13 categories.

The Evening Times sponsors three awards - Disabled Athlete of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Young Sports Person of the Year.

Wheelchair athlete Samantha Kinghorn took the Disabled Athlete award after an incredible year of track success.

At 17 she is the youngest sportsperson to secure her place in the Scotland squad for the Commonwealth Games. Her coach Janice Eaglesham from Red Star Athletics, in the East End of Glasgow, received the honour from Glasgow 2014 chief executive David Grevemberg as Samantha was in Dubai for the IPC Grand Prix.

Janice, 55, said: "She is just incredible. Her first race was in 2012 so last year was her first season racing after a good winters' working and I think she's surprising herself.

"She is just pushing the boundaries every time."

Karate star James Coulter was presented with the Young Sports Person of the Year Award by Evening Times assistant editor Graham Shields.

The 15-year-old from Carntyne trains with Eastbank Karate club.

James, who dedicates around 20 hours a week to training, said his greatest achievement had been winning Silver at the European Junior Karate Championships 2014.

He said: "This award means a lot because karate isn't a big sport in Scotland. It's a bit of a shock as well."

Andy Griffiths, president of Garscube Harriers athletics club, was crowned Volunteer of the Year.

The 62-year-old from Strathblane was presented with his award by Graham Shields.

Since he joined the club in 2005 he has seen the number of young people involved treble to 150 alongside a rise in the number of senior runners.

He described the award as a "fantastic achievement" but added that he could not have won it without the dedication of the athletes and the teamwork at the club.

He said: "At the end of the day the most rewarding thing is watching the young athletes competing. I am very proud of the children and the senior athletes."

matty.sutton@eveningtimes.co.uk

THE WINNERS

Sports Person of the Year:

Andy Murray

Disabled

Athlete of

the Year:

Samatha

Kinghorn

Lifetime

Achievement:

Gordon Simpson

Team:

Scotstoun Netball

Young:

James Coulter

Club:

Drumchapel

Tennis Club

Primary School:

Garscadden, joint winner

Camstradden, joint winner

Secondary:

Drumchapel High

Student:

Amy Regan

Coach:

Gerry Fleming

Volunteer:

Andy Griffiths

Lord

Provost's Award:

Gerard SM Hughes

Leader's Award: Imogen Bankier