Hockey India extended its warmest congratulations to veteran hockey coach Baldev Singh and Indian women's hockey goalkeeper Savita on being conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri award, recognising their outstanding contributions to Indian hockey and sport at large, according to a release
The 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards will once again unite the world's sporting community, alongside some of the biggest names in entertainment, culture and fashion. The iconic Laureus statuette will be awarded to one winner in each of seven major categories. The winners will be selected by
The Haryana Steelers have added another major milestone to their success story by being named Franchise of the Year at the recently concluded CII Sports Business Awards 2025, according to a release.
Preeti Jhangiani, President of the People's Armwrestling Federation India (PAFI), Vice President of the Asian Armwrestling Federation (AAF), and Co-Founder of the Pro Panja League, was honoured with the prestigious Sports Business Leader of the Year (Female) award at the 3rd CII Sports Busin
According to Dr Sarthak Patnaik, founder of Sports Science India (SSI), the event aims to motivate and increase participation among new athletes, veterans and current players.
The Archery Premier League (APL) has been awarded the prestigious 'Emerging Professional Sports Event of the Year' at the India Sports Awards 2025, held during FICCI TURF 2025: 15th Global Sports Summit at the FICCI Federation House, New Delhi.
FICCI TURF 2025 will feature high-impact keynote addresses, ministerial dialogues, industry panels, and technology showcases. The summit will culminate with the India Sports Awards 2025, honouring excellence across various categories of Indian sports.
Applications are invited from eligible sportspersons/ coaches/ entities for the respective awards. Applications are being invited online through a dedicated Portal.
The inaugural awards were presented by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) and the President of AOA, Sarbananda Sonowal, and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at a ceremony in Guwahati on Wednesday.
Speaking about Major Dhyan Chand, the Chief Minister said, "Whenever his name is mentioned, every Indian instinctively thinks of a hockey stick. With his talent and dedication, he gave Indian hockey global recognition by winning three Olympic gold medals--in 1928, 1932, and 1936."