The Times of India Sports Awards Returns for Its Eighth Edition
The prestigious Times of India Sports Awards, commonly known as TOISA, is making a grand comeback with its highly anticipated eighth edition. This celebrated event is dedicated to honoring the inspiring journeys and remarkable achievements of India's finest athletes across a diverse range of sporting disciplines.
TOISA 2025 Ceremony Details and Evaluation Period
The much-awaited TOISA 2025 awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on March 21, 2026, in the vibrant city of Lucknow. This gathering will bring together a constellation of sporting icons and emerging stars who have brought immense pride to the nation throughout the previous year. The awards will recognize athletes across an impressive spectrum of more than 45 sporting categories, with performances evaluated during the period from January 1 to December 31, 2025. This timeframe witnessed Indian sport experiencing a phenomenal year filled with memorable victories and record-breaking performances at global championships and major international tournaments.
Strong Representation from Uttar Pradesh Athletes
Athletes from the host state, Uttar Pradesh, feature prominently in the nominees list across multiple categories, underscoring their rapidly growing presence and success at both national and international levels. A total of 15 distinguished names have been included in the TOISA 2025 nominees list based on their outstanding performances during the 2025 calendar year. This list comprises 13 exceptional athletes and two highly respected coaches.
The athletes have received nominations across a wide array of categories, including cricket, athletics (track and field), hockey, shooting, kabaddi, para archery, para athletics, para chess, and para coaching. This diversity highlights the remarkable breadth and depth of Uttar Pradesh's sporting excellence. Notable nominees include cricketers like Deepti Sharma, who was named Player of the Tournament during India's triumphant ICC Women's ODI World Cup campaign, and Kuldeep Yadav, the Asia Cup's leading wicket-taker. The athletics category features standout nominees such as Gulveer Singh, Sachin Yadav, Parul Chaudhary, and Rupal Chaudhary, all of whom have shone brightly on the global stage.
Complete List of Uttar Pradesh Nominees for TOISA 2025
Here is the comprehensive list of Uttar Pradesh athletes and coaches nominated for the Times of India Sports Awards 2025:
- Cricketer of the Year: Kuldeep Yadav, Deepti Sharma
- Athlete (Track & Field) of the Year: Gulveer Singh, Sachin Yadav, Parul Chaudhary, Rupal Chaudhary
- Hockey Player of the Year: Mumtaz Khan
- Shooter of the Year: Varun Tomar
- Kabaddi Player of the Year: Arjun Deshwal
- Para Archer of the Year: Vivek Chikara
- Para Athlete (Track & Field) of the Year: Preethi Pal (Sprinter), Praveen Kumar (High Jump)
- Para Chess Player of the Year: Vaibhav Gautam
- Para Sportsperson of the Year: Preethi Pal (Athletics)
- Para Coach of the Year: Gaurav Khanna (Para Badminton), Dr. Satyapal Singh (Para Athletics)
The Times of India Sports Awards continues to be a cornerstone event in India's sporting calendar, celebrating the dedication, perseverance, and triumphs of the nation's athletic community. The 2025 edition promises to be a memorable tribute to the legends and future stars of Indian sports.
