Neeraj Chopra, Yashasvi Jaiswal Among Winners At The Fifth Edition Of The Indian Sports Honours

On a night that aimed to celebrate achievements of some of India’s top sports personalities and athletes, fifth edition of esteemed Indian Sports Honours was held on November 9 in Mumbai. 

Manu Bhaker, Neeraj Chopra, Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Singh were honored with top honours by jury as a recognition of ir illustrious achievements and unwavering dedication towards ir respective sports.

Manu Bhaker won Sportswoman of Year in individual sports honour. She me her mark on world stage after winning two bronze medals in 10 meter air pistol women’s event and 10 meter air pistol mixed team event at Paris Olympics this year. Her precision, focus, and groundbreaking successes on world stage have me her one of India’s most revered athletes in sport.

This wasn’t Manu Bhaker’s first ISH Honour. She was Emerging Sportswoman of Year in 2019 as well. Upon winning award she said. “I want to express my deepest gratitude to jury and to 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, India’s javelin-throwing superstar, was honoured with Sportsman of Year in individual sports. An Olympic gold medal winner in 2020, he bagged two silver medals this year, winning at Paris Olympics and Diamond League in Brussels. His accole at 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 Sportsman of Year last time out as well. Acknowledging honour, he said, “Thank you to jury for honour and congratulations and all best to all or winners. Also thank you to my whole team without whom I won’t be where I am today.”

Smriti Mandhana won Sportswoman of Year in team sports for her strong performances with bat for India and as captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Women’s Premier League. Mandhana’s consistent performances, strategic prowess, and influential role in popularizing women’s cricket have solidified her position as a leer in Indian team sports. This was her second Sportswoman of Year in team sports honour, after having won it in 2019. Mandhana said, “Extremely happy and proud not just for being bestowed with this honour but for what it stands for. I hope this inspires all women out re to reach new heights and make us proud.”

Indian hockey team captain, Harmanpreet Singh won Sportsman of Year in team sports honour. A true leer, he helped India win bronze medal in 2024 Paris Olympics. Harmanpreet also led team to ir Asian Champions Trophy title this year.

While collecting honour, Harmanpreet said, “ credit for this honour goes to my whole team. All athletes nominated or representing India in any sport deserve to win this honour.”

Here is complete list of all ISH 2024 winners:

- Sportsman of Year (Individual Sport) - Neeraj Chopra
- Sportswoman of Year (Individual Sport) - Manu Bhaker
- Sportsman of Year (Team Sport) - Harmanpreet Singh
- Sportswoman of Year (Team Sport) - Smriti Mandhana
- Coach of Year (Male) - Jaspal Rana
- Coach of Year (Female) - Suma Shirur
- Team of Year (Male) - Indian Hockey Team
- Team of Year (Female) - Indian Chess Team
- Star Sports Believe Honour - Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Para Athlete of Year (Male) - Sumit Antil
- Para Athlete of Year (Female) - Avani Lekhara
- SSF Grassroots Initiative Of Year Honour - Mrida Education University
- Popular Choice Breakthrough Performance of Year (Male) - Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Popular Choice Breakthrough Performance of Year (Female) - Shreyanka Patil
- Popular choice Club of Year - Kolkata Knight Riders
- Popular Choice Fan club of Year - Manjappa (Kerala Blasters)
- Lifetime Achievement Honour - Pma Shri Murlikant Petkar

jury for this esteemed event was led by Abhinav Bindra, a member of IOC and India’s first individual Olympic medal winner, as chairperson. Alongside him, was President of IOA and Indian legend, P.T. Usha, former World Number One shooter, Anjali Bhagwat, and Sanjog Gupta, He of Sports at Disney+ Star. jury also included Boxing Olympic Bronze medalist Vijender Singh, Olympic Wrestling Bronze medalist, Yogeshwar Dutt, and former Indian hockey captain and player, Sardar Singh.

During event when Bindra was asked for his opinion on current generation of athletes, he said, “se young athletes have a lot of self-belief. y want to go out re and win. This confidence is pretty amazing to watch.” When asked his thoughts on facilities available for younger generation, he replied. “I think infrastructure has improved in country over last dece or so but re is still a lot more to be done. I was amazed hearing statistic recently that 70% of schools in India don't have a playground. So, things at that school level, I believe, need to change. But I think a lot of good work has happened at that elite level.”