Indian Sports Honours 2024: Yashasvi Jaiswal to Harmanpreet Singh – Full List of Winners From Fifth Edition of ISH

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Young Indian cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal was honoured twice on a night that aimed to celebrate the achievements of some of India's top sports personalities and athletes in the fifth edition of the esteemed Indian Sports Honours, which 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, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Harmanpreet Singh were honored by the jury as a recognition of their illustrious achievements and unwavering dedication towards their respective sports.

Manu Bhaker won the Sportswoman of the Year in individual sports honour after she made her mark on the world stage, where she won two bronze medals in the 10 meter air pistol women's event and 10 meter air pistol mixed team event at the Paris Olympics this year.

This wasn't Manu Bhaker'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, India's javelin-throwing superstar, was honoured with the Sportsman of the Year in individual sports after he bagged a silver at the Paris Olympics and the Diamond League in Brussels. 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.

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 the women out there to reach new heights and make us proud."

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.

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

Indian men's cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal bagged two honours, while IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders won the club of the year award. Also, para athletes who shined at the Paris Games also were honoured. Here is the complete list of all the ISH 2024 winners:

Indian Sports Honours 2024 Winners List

• 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

Source: Media Release