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CNN-News18 Unveils Nominees for 14th Edition of Indian of the Year Awards

Manu Bhaker, Jasprit Bumrah, and D Gukesh are among the nominees for the prestigious Indian of the Year 2024 awards, recognizing their outstanding achievements in sports.
Vote now for your favorite sports icon! These sporting legends and rising stars are among the nominees for the prestigious Indian of the Year 2024 awards.

New Delhi: CNN-News18 has announced the nominees for the Sports and Rising Sports Star categories of its prestigious Indian of the Year (IOTY) awards. The awards ceremony recognizes and celebrates the outstanding achievements of Indian athletes who have inspired the nation with their triumphs in 2024.  

Exceptional Performances in Sports Nominated for IOTY

This year’s Sports category nominees include some of India’s most celebrated athletes:

  • Manu Bhaker: The shooting sensation created history at the Paris Olympics 2024 by clinching two bronze medals, becoming the first Indian athlete to achieve this feat in a single Olympics. Her remarkable performances in the Women’s 10m Air Pistol and Mixed Team events have cemented her status as a national icon.  
  • Jasprit Bumrah: Bumrah’s exceptional bowling spearheaded India’s victory at the T20 World Cup 2024, earning him the Player of the Tournament title. He also re-established himself as the world’s No. 1 Test bowler, solidifying his nomination in the Sports category.  
  • Smriti Mandhana: The trailblazing captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mandhana led her team to victory in the inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL). Her back-to-back ODI centuries further solidified her place among the nominees.
  • Swapnil Kusale: Kusale’s inspirational journey from a railways ticket collector to an Olympic bronze medalist in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions event is a testament to his unwavering determination and exemplifies the essence of the IOTY awards.
  • PR Sreejesh: The legendary hockey goalkeeper brought a glorious end to his 18-year career by leading India to a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. This remarkable feat cemented his place as one of the greatest athletes in Indian hockey history.

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Rising Stars Nominated for IOTY

The Rising Sports Star category recognizes the exceptional performances of emerging talents in 2024. The nominees include:  

  • Aman Sehrawat: India’s youngest individual Olympic medalist, Sehrawat secured a bronze medal in wrestling at the Paris Olympics.  
  • Sarabjot Singh: Singh’s bronze medal win in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event alongside Manu Bhaker and his multiple World Cup and Asian Games medals earned him a nomination.  
  • D Gukesh: Now positioned among the world’s top five chess players with two gold medals at the FIDE Chess Olympiad, Gukesh joins the esteemed list of nominees.
  • Abhishek Sharma: Sharma’s dazzling performance in the IPL and a debut century for India against Zimbabwe secured him a nomination in the Rising Sports Star category.  
  • Shafali Verma: The Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup champion and the youngest player to surpass 1,000 runs in T20 Internationals, Verma is a deserving nominee.  

Public Voting Now Open

The public now has the opportunity to cast their votes and play a crucial role in selecting the winners. The selection process incorporates both jury and public voting, with 50% weightage given to each.

Visit www.indianoftheyear.com to vote for your favorite athlete and be a part of this prestigious award ceremony. The grand finale will be a spectacular event celebrating the incredible achievements of these inspiring athletes who embody the spirit of India in 2024.

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