The highly anticipated fifth edition of the Indian Sports Honours (ISH) is set to air on Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar on November 18, 2024, showcasing the achievements of India’s top athletes from October 2023 to September 2024. Organized by Cornerstone Sport, this prestigious event celebrates excellence across a wide array of sports, including Olympic and Paralympic disciplines, the Asian Games, the Commonwealth Games, and prominent sports like Cricket, Chess, and Squash.

The awards ceremony, held at the JW Marriott Hotel Juhu on November 9, brought together India’s sports and entertainment fraternity. In collaboration with Ernst & Young LLP (EY), the event ensured a meticulous selection process, with inputs from Sportskeeda, NDTV reported.

The jury, led by Abhinav Bindra (India’s first individual Olympic gold medalist and IOC member), included notable icons such as:
• P.T. Usha: President, Indian Olympic Association
• Anjali Bhagwat: Former World No. 1 Shooter
• Vijender Singh: Olympic Bronze Medalist, Boxing (2008)
• Yogeshwar Dutt: Olympic Bronze Medalist, Wrestling (2012)
• Sardar Singh: Former Indian Hockey Captain
• Sanjog Gupta: Head of Sports, Disney+ Star
This diverse panel ensured a balanced evaluation across ten Jury Honours and four Popular Choice Honours.
Jury Honours
1. Sportsman of the Year (Individual)
2. Sportswoman of the Year (Individual)
3. Para-Athlete of the Year (Male)
4. Para-Athlete of the Year (Female)
5. Coach of the Year (Male)
6. Coach of the Year (Female)
7. Team of the Year (Male)
8. Team of the Year (Female)
9. Sportsman of the Year (Team)
10. Sportswoman of the Year (Team)
Popular Choice Honours
1. Breakthrough Performance of the Year (Male)
2. Breakthrough Performance of the Year (Female)
3. Fan Club of the Year
4. Club of the Year

A Lifetime Achievement Honour will recognize exceptional contributions to Indian sports. Additionally, a newly introduced Grassroots Initiative of the Year Honour highlights efforts in nurturing talent at the grassroots level, celebrating programs that educate, empower, and inspire future athletes.

Bunty Sajdeh, CEO of Cornerstone Sport, expressed his enthusiasm for this milestone edition , “We’re thrilled to return with the fifth edition of Indian Sports Honours. This platform allows us to celebrate India’s finest sporting talent and share their journeys with a larger audience. Their dedication inspires us to elevate the event every year.”

With its mix of sportsmanship and entertainment, the Indian Sports Honours underscores the nation’s admiration for its athletes, offering a night of celebration that unites the country’s love for sports and achievement.