Mumbai
The fifth edition of the Indian Sports Honours (ISH) is set to celebrate India’s finest athletes and their exceptional performances from October 2023 to September 2024. The ceremony will take place on Saturday at the JW Marriott Hotel in Mumbai, spotlighting achievements in Olympic sports, Paralympic sports, the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, as well as Cricket, Squash, and Chess.
The event will be judged by a distinguished panel, chaired by Olympic medalist Abhinav Bindra. Other jury members include IOA President P.T. Usha, shooter Anjali Bhagwat, and former athletes like Vijender Singh, Yogeshwar Dutt, and Sardar Singh.
The ceremony will feature ten Jury Honours, including categories like Sportsman of the Year, Sportswoman of the Year, and Team of the Year, along with four Popular Choice Honours. The Popular Choice Honours will be decided through online polls, giving fans a chance to recognize their favorite athletes.
In addition to the traditional categories, a new Grassroots Initiative of the Year Honour will be introduced, highlighting organizations and individuals contributing to the development of sports at the grassroots level.
Bunty Sajdeh, CEO of Cornerstone Sport, expressed excitement for the event, emphasizing the importance of celebrating the journeys of athletes and the support of fans. The Indian Sports Honours aims to inspire and motivate athletes, fostering a culture of sportsmanship in India.
