TOISA Sports Awards 2023 Highlights: Neeraj Chopra, Mohammed Shami, Sheetal Devi headline the list of winners

In a glittering ceremony held in Lucknow on Friday, the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2023 celebrated the stellar performances and achievements of Indian athletes across various disciplines. From historic victories to emerging talents, the event showcased the nation's rich sporting tapestry.

TOISA Sportsperson of the Year: Neeraj Chopra

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Sumil Antil - Para Sportsperson of the Year

TOISA Para Sportsperson of the Year: Sheetal Devi

TOISA Para Sportsperson of the Year: Sumit Antil

TOISA Sportsperson of the Year: Neeraj Chopra

TOISA Coach of the Year: Deepali Deshpande (Shooting)

TOISA Team of the Year: Amoj Jacob, Mijo Chacko, Mohd. Anas, Mohd.Ajmal, Nihal Joel ,Rajesh Ramesh

TOISA Team of the Year: Amoj Jacob, Mijo Chacko, Mohd. Anas, Mohd.Ajmal, Nihal Joel ,Rajesh Ramesh

Lifetime achievement of the year: PT Usha

TOISA Federation of the Year: NRAI & PCI

TOISA Corporate Supporter of the Year: Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ)

TOISA Inspiration of the Year -- Ram Baboo

Presenting Para Table Tennis Player of the Year: Bhavinaben Patel

TOISA Lifetime Achievement of the Year: 'Queen of India's Track & Field' PT Usha

TOISA Emerging Sportsperson of the Year: Aditi Gopichand Swami & Esha Singh

TOISA Rowers of the Year: Ashish Kumar / Bheem Singh / Jaswinder Singh / Punit Kumar

Shooters of the Year!

TOISA Boxer of the Year (Male): Mohammad Hussamuddin

TOISA Boxer of the Year (Female): Lovlina Borgohain

TOISA Tennis Player of the Year: Rutuja Bhosale

Special recognition: Squash

TOISA Para Table Tennis Player of the Year: Bhavinaben Patel

TOISA Table Tennis Player of the Year: Ayhika Mukherjee & Sutirtha Mukherjee

TOISA Para Shooter of the Year (Male): Rudransh Khandelwal

TOISA Shooter of the Year (Female): Sift Kaur Samra

TOISA Shooter of the Year (Male): Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil

TOISA Sailor of the Year goes to Neha Thakur

TOISA Para Powerlifter of the Year: Zainab Khatoon

TOISA Kabbadi Player of the Year (Male): Pawan Sehrawat

TOISA Para Judoka of the Year: Kapil Parmar

Women Power!

TOISA Hockey Player of the Year (Female): Salima Tete

TOISA Hockey Player of the Year (Male): Hardik Singh

TOISA special recognition awards to female sports stars: Boxer Mary Kom, wrestler Geeta Phogat, shuttler Saina Nehwal and hockey player Rani Rampal. The award was presented by PT Usha

TOISA Special Recognition!

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TOISA Cricketer of the Year: Mohammed Shami

TOISA Para Chess Player of the Year: Darpan Inani

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TOISA Para Athlete of the year (Track & Field) Female: Pooja Yadav

TOISA Athlete of the Year (Track & Field) Male: Neeraj Chopra