Manu Bhaker, Neeraj Chopra, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Singh are winners at 5th Indian Sports Honours
On a night that aimed to celebrate the achievements of some of India’s top sports personalities and athletes, the fifth edition of the esteemed Indian Sports Honours was held on November 9 in Mumbai. Conceptualised by Cornerstone Sport, the event saw renowned celebrities and sportspersons coming together to recognize India’s success in sports and honour the extraordinary achievements of the athletes in the Olympics, Paralympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and other key sports.
Manu Bhaker, Neeraj Chopra, Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Singh were honored with the top honours by the jury as a recognition of their illustrious achievements and unwavering dedication towards their respective sports.
Manu won the Sportswoman of the Year in individual sports honour. She made her mark on the world stage after winning two bronze medals in the 10 meter air pistol women’s event and 10 meter air pistol mixed team event at the Paris Olympics 2024. Her precision, focus, and groundbreaking successes on the world stage have made her one of India’s most revered athletes in the sport.
This wasn’t Manu’s first ISH Honour. She was the Emerging Sportswoman of the Year in 2019 as well. Upon winning the award she said, “I want to express my deepest gratitude to the jury and to the Indian Sports Honours, for bestowing me with this honour. This award is not just mine; it’s for my family, my coaches, and for everyone who supported me and believed in me in this journey.”
Neeraj Chopra, two-time Olympics medallist, was honoured with the ‘Sportsman of the Year’ in individual sports. An Olympic gold medal winner in 2020, he bagged two silver medals this year, winning at the Paris Olympics and the Diamond League in Brussels. His accolade at the Indian Sports Honours 2024 recognizes his sustained excellence and his pivotal role in inspiring a new generation of Indian athletes.
This was Neeraj Chopra’s second ISH honour, having won the Sportsman of the Year last time out as well. Acknowledging the honour, he said, “Thank you to the jury for the honour and congratulations and all the best to all the other winners. Also thank you to my whole team without whom I won’t be where I am today.”
Smriti Mandhana won the Sportswoman of the Year in team sports for her strong performances with the bat for India and as captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Women’s Premier League. Mandhana’s consistent performances, strategic prowess, and influential role in popularizing women’s cricket have solidified her position as a leader in Indian team sports. This was her second Sportswoman of the Year in team sports honour, after having won it in 2019.
Indian hockey team captain, Harmanpreet Singh won the Sportsman of the Year in team sports honour. A true leader, he helped India win the bronze medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Harmanpreet also led the team to their Asian Champions Trophy title this year.
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Here is the complete list of all the ISH 2024 winners:
Sportsman of the Year (Individual Sport) – Neeraj Chopra
Sportswoman of the Year (Individual Sport) – Manu Bhaker
Sportsman of the Year (Team Sport) – Harmanpreet Singh
Sportswoman of the Year (Team Sport) – Smriti Mandhana
Coach of the Year (Male) – Jaspal Rana
Coach of the Year (Female) – Suma Shirur
Team of the Year (Male) – Indian Hockey Team
Team of the Year (Female) – Chess
Star Sports Believe Honour – Yashasvi Jaiswal
Para Athlete of the Year (Male) – Sumit Antil
Para Athlete of the Year (Female) – Avani Lekhara
SSF Grassroots Initiative Of The Year Honour – Mrida Education University
Popular Choice Breakthrough Performance of the Year (Male) – Yashasvi Jaiswal
Popular Choice Breakthrough Performance of the Year (Female) – Shreyanka Patil
Popular choice Club of the Year – Kolkata Knight Riders
Popular Choice Fan club of the Year – Manjappada (Kerala Blasters)
Lifetime Achievement Honour – Padma Shri Murlikant Petkar