Mumbai, November 6, 2024: The Indian Sports Honours (ISH) is back with its fifth edition,
aiming to spotlight India’s finest athletes and their remarkable performances from October
2023 to September 2024.

Conceptualized by Cornerstone Sport, the honours celebrate
achievements across a broad range of sports, including Olympic sports, Paralympic
sports, the Asian Games, and the Commonwealth Games, along with Cricket, Squash, and
Chess. This year’s event follows a detailed selection process, set to culminate in a grand
honours ceremony where winners will be revealed live on stage.

The prestigious Indian Sports Honours, conceptualized by Cornerstone Sport, returns to

honor outstanding achievements in Olympic, Paralympic, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and other key sports.

Indian Sports Honours has partnered with Ernst & Young LLP (EY) acting as the Process
Advisors to oversee and validate the entire selection and jury process with inputs from
Sportskeeda.

The jury for this esteemed event features a distinguished panel of sports icons, led by
Abhinav Bindra, a member of the IOC and India’s first individual Olympic medal, as a
chairperson. Alongside him will be legendary Indian athlete and President of the IOA, P.T.
Usha, former World Number One shooter, Anjali Bhagwat, and Sanjog Gupta, Head of
Sports at Disney+ Star. The jury will also include Boxing Olympic Bronze medalist in 2008
Vijender Singh, Wrestling Bronze medalist in 2012, Yogeshwar Dutt, and former Indian
hockey captain and player, Sardar Singh, as they all bring their combined expertise and
insight into the selection process.

In a comprehensive and transparent evaluation, nominations will be shortlisted for ten
prestigious Jury Honours and four Popular Choice Honours. The Jury Honours include
categories such as Sportsman of the Year, Sportswoman of the Year, and Team of the Year,
while the Popular Choice Honours allow fans to participate in recognizing their favorite
athletes through online polls currently live on Twitter.

Jury Honours: Sportsman of the Year (Individual), Sportswoman of the Year (Individual),
Para-Athlete of the Year (Male), Para-Athlete of the Year (Female), Coach of the Year
(Male), Coach of the Year (Female), Team of the Year (Male), Team of the Year (Female),
Sportsman of the Year (Team), and Sportswoman of the Year (Team).
Popular Choice Honours: Breakthrough Performance of the Year (Male), Breakthrough
Performance of the Year (Female), Fan Club of the Year, and Club of the Year.
In addition to the established categories, there will also be a Lifetime Achievement
Honour, and a new Grassroots Initiative of the Year Honour that has been introduced this
year. This honour seeks to facilitate organizations and individuals making significant
contributions to the development of sports at the grassroots level. By focusing on the
promotion and nurturing of young talent, this initiative aims to inspire a culture of
sportsmanship from the ground up. The honour will recognize those who have successfully
implemented programs that engage, educate, and empower aspiring athletes, creating
pathways for future sports stars. The recognition of these programs will motivate others to
follow the same path, laying down a definite pathway for future athletes.

Bunty Sajdeh, CEO Cornerstone Sport said, “We’re thrilled to return with the fifth edition of
Indian Sports Honours. This platform allows us to celebrate India’s finest sporting talent
and share their journeys with a larger audience. Their journeys, combined with the support
from fans, inspires us to make the event bigger and better every year.”

The Indian Sports Honours is a prestigious event that brings together India’s sports
community and entertainment icons to celebrate our nation’s athletes. This powerful
convergence of sportsmanship and entertainment shines a spotlight on the dedication,
talent, and spirit of our athletes, making it an unforgettable celebration of excellence.