Indian Sports Honours 2024 | Gold medals to red carpets: India’s finest grace the stage

The Indian Sports Honours returns for its prestigious fifth edition, set to celebrate the exceptional achievements of India’s finest athletes across a spectrum of sports. Conceptualized by Cornerstone Sport, this annual awards ceremony aims to spotlight the remarkable performances that have defined the sporting year. The honours recognize excellence across various disciplines, including Olympic and Paralympic sports, as well as standout accomplishments at the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and in cricket, squash, and chess.

Updated On: 2024-11-10 05:30 PM IST

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(L-R) Dipa Karmakar, Vijender Singh, Rani Rampal

The awards ceremony serves as a powerful platform to spotlight the incredible feats of Indian sportspeople, fostering greater appreciation for their dedication and talent (In frame: Lakshya Sen with parents)

The star-studded evening kicked off with a glamorous red carpet, where the worlds of sports and entertainment converged to celebrate India’s sporting icons (In frame: Cricketer Shreyanka Patil)

A host of renowned athletes graced the event, including Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra, tennis legend Sania Mirza, Paralympic champion Murlikant Petkar, boxing star Vijender Singh, wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt, cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal, rising star Shreyanka Patil, shooting sensation Sarabjot Singh, badminton ace Lakshya Sen, hockey stalwarts Rani Rampal and Harmanpreet Singh, and para-sports trailblazer Avani Lekhara (In frame: Robin Uthappa)

The athletes' presence underscored the diversity and depth of talent across Indian sports, reflecting the remarkable achievements that have defined Indian athletics in recent years (In frame: Sumit Antil)

In addition to the athletes, the event also saw several big names from the entertainment industry, with actors Kartik Aaryan, Ananya Panday, Angad Bedi, and Neha Dhupia adding a touch of glamour to the occasion (In frame: Dipa Karmakar)

The awards ceremony serves as a powerful platform to spotlight the incredible feats of Indian sportspeople, fostering greater appreciation for their dedication and talent (In frame: Harmanpreet Singh and Sardar Singh)

At its core, the Indian Sports Honours is about more than just recognition; it is a platform that amplifies the importance of sports in the nation (In frame: Sarabjot Singh)

The athletes, who were the undisputed stars of the evening, were celebrated not only for their individual successes but also for their role in inspiring millions of young Indians to take up sports and pursue excellence (In frame: Avani Lekhara)

By bringing together the country's sporting heroes and entertainment icons, the event aims to strengthen the bond between sports and popular culture, further promoting sports as a powerful vehicle for national pride and unity (In frame: Abhinav Bindra)

The presence of both sports icons and film personalities at the ceremony reflects the growing recognition of sports as a force that transcends boundaries, creating shared moments of joy and celebration across all walks of life (In frame: Murlikant Petkar)

The Indian Sports Honours not only honours individual talent but also champions the broader mission of promoting sports as a tool for national empowerment and collective pride (In frame: Sania Mirza)

These athletes' dedication and success serve as a call to action, encouraging the next generation to embrace sports and strive for excellence in every field (In frame: Yogeshwar Dutt)

The event reaffirms that sports are not just a form of entertainment, but a unifying force that can inspire greatness, foster teamwork, and cultivate resilience. (In frame: Rani Rampal)

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