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TOISA 2025: Celebrating India's Athletic Excellence
21 Mar
Summary
- Awards span over 45 categories for performances in 2025.
- Honors Neeraj Chopra, Samrat Rana, and historic cricket victories.
- Recognizes men's hockey, para-athletes, and blind women's cricket.

The eighth edition of the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) is taking place in Lucknow today, bringing together India's top athletes. The awards ceremony recognizes performances recorded between January 1 and December 31, 2025, a period marked by outstanding international achievements.
This past year saw significant moments, including Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra's continued global success. Shooter Samrat Rana earned multiple medals at the World Championships. Cricket celebrated historic victories, with the women's team winning their first World Cup and the men's team securing both the Champions Trophy and Asia Cup.
Further achievements include the Indian men's hockey team winning the Asia Cup and para-athletes securing an impressive medal haul at the World Para Athletics Championships. The India women's blind cricket team also made history by winning the inaugural T20 World Cup.
TOISA seeks to honor the determination and resilience behind these successes. A distinguished jury will select winners across more than 45 categories, celebrating elite performers and emerging talents, underscoring India's growing prominence in the global sports arena.




