The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) is back and bigger than ever with its seventh edition in Lucknow. This special night will bring together India’s top sports stars under one roof to celebrate their achievements.
This year’s event will honor 175 outstanding athletes from 36 sports, ranging from cricket and hockey to kabaddi and kho kho. It shows how Indian sports have grown, and how our athletes are making the country proud in many ways.
Some of India’s greatest sports stars will choose the winners. The jury includes Anju Bobby George, who made history in the long jump, Olympic medal winners Yogeshwar Dutt and Vijendra Singh, hockey great Dilip Tirkey, and Paralympic champion Devendra Jhajharia. These sports icons know what it takes to succeed at the highest level.
The event will welcome two very special guests. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will attend as the chief guest, and cricket legend Kapil Dev will join the celebration. Their presence shows how important TOISA has become for Indian sports.
“TOISA has evolved into India’s most prestigious sports recognition platform, reflecting our nation’s growing sporting excellence. Having 175 athletes from 36 sports disciplines under one roof in Lucknow demonstrates the incredible depth and diversity of Indian sports talent. Our vision is to not just celebrate achievements, but to create a legacy that inspires future generations,” said Puneet Gupt, COO, Times Internet.
“TOISA 2024 represents more than an awards ceremony – it’s a celebration of India’s remarkable sports journey. By bringing together champions from cricket fields to kabaddi courts in Lucknow, we’re not just honoring medals and records, we’re showcasing how sports unite our nation. This seventh edition speaks to the incredible growth of Indian sports, from our villages to international arenas. As we gather the finest athletes, sports legends, and leaders under one roof, we’re creating a powerful platform that inspires the next generation of Indian sports talent,” explains Prasad Sanyal, Business Head at Times Internet.
TOISA is more than just an awards show. It tells young athletes across India that their hard work matters, and that they can achieve great things in sports. As we prepare for February 22, TOISA 2024 will not only honour today’s champions but also inspire tomorrow’s sports stars.
This special night in Lucknow will remind everyone how far Indian sports have come, and show the bright future ahead. TOISA continues to grow as India’s way of saying thank you to the athletes who make our country proud.