Central Otago shone in the spotlight at the 2026 Forsyth Barr Central Otago Sports Awards. Held at the Lake Wānaka Centre and hosted by Sport Central, the awards recognised not only remarkable achievements by Central Otago athletes over the past year, but the support from coaches, officials, volunteers, families, programmes and grassroots opportunities. Sport Central sport and active recreation adviser Jo Knight said the speakers reflected on the role the Central Otago sporting community had played in creating opportunities, building resilience and inspiring athletes to dream big. Central Otago multisport legend Bill Godsall was one of two Central Otago sporting figures inducted into the Central Lakes Trust Hall of Fame for his long-standing contribution to Central Otago sport and dedication to supporting athletes and the wider sporting community.…