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

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Feb 23, 2024, 21:43:19 IST

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. Neeraj Chopra, the reigning world champion in men's javelin throw, emerged as the night's big winner, clinching both the 'Sportsperson of the Year' and 'Athlete of the Year' awards for his remarkable triumphs at the Budapest World Athletics Championships and the Asian Games.

19:28 (IST) Feb 23

Watch Live: TOISA chief guest UP CM Yogi Adityanath

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TOISA chief guest UP CM Yogi Adityanath addresses the gathering at the event

19:25 (IST) Feb 23

TOISA Athlete of the Year (Track & Field): Parul Chaudhary

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TOISA Breakthrough Performer of the Year Award goes to India pacer Mohammed Shami. UP CM Yogi Adityanath presented the award

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TOISA Archer of the Year winners

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TOISA chief guest UP CM Yogi Adityanath

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19:15 (IST) Feb 23

TOISA Changemaker of the Year goes to the state of Uttar Pradesh

19:12 (IST) Feb 23

Chief Guest UP CM Yogi Adityanath arrives to grace the TOISA 2023

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Special recognition award in Archery: Abhishek Verma

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Archer of the Year (Female): Jyothi Surekha Vennam

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Archer of the Year (Male): Ojas Pravin Deotale

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Badminton Player of the year (Singles): HS Prannoy

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Badminton Player of the Year (Doubles): Chirag Shetty / Satwiksairaj Rankireddy

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First award of the night! Badminton Player of the year (Singles): HS Prannoy

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Opening address by Times Internet COO Puneet Gupt

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19:02 (IST) Feb 23

TOISA mentor of the year: Mahesh Bhupathi

18:59 (IST) Feb 23

Meet the TOISA Jury Members

Eight-member jury chaired by Adille Sumariwalla, who heads the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) and is the vice-president of World Athletics. Besides Adille, other members of the jury were former long-jumper and senior vice-president of AFI, Anju Bobby George; badminton coach and two-time Padma awardee Pullela Gopichand; Olympic medal-winning wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt; Olympic medallist shooter and Indian Olympic Association vice-president Gagan Narang; Paralympic medallist and Padma Shri awardee Deepa Malik; Olympic medal winning weightlifter Karnam Malleswari; and Zafar Iqbal, member of India's gold medal-winning hockey team at the 1980 Olympics.

18:58 (IST) Feb 23

Prasad Sanyal, Business Head Timesofindia.com, felicitates the esteemed jury members of the TOISA 2023

18:56 (IST) Feb 23

Times Internet COO Puneet Gupt delivers the welcome address of the TOISA 2023

18:52 (IST) Feb 23

"Khiladi tum mahaan ho, desh ki tum shaan ho" - TOISA anthem

18:49 (IST) Feb 23

Today's emcee Mandira Bedi welcomes the sports stars and guests

18:48 (IST) Feb 23

The wait is over!

Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2023 gets underway in Lucknow

18:43 (IST) Feb 23

TOISA Sports Awards Live: Para TT player of the year nominee -- Bhavinaben Patel

18:41 (IST) Feb 23

TOISA sports awards 2024 Live: India's star pacer Mohammed Shami arrives for the event

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Times of India Sports Awards Live: Badminton stars before the event

2nd L to R: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty and HS Prannoy

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TOISA Sports Awards Live: Star shuttler Saina Nehwal at the event

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TOISA sports awards 2024 Live: The stars are here!

TOISA jury member Yogeshwar Dutt ahead of the event.

18:28 (IST) Feb 23

Times of India Sports Awards Live: RECORD-BREAKER VIRAT KOHLI

In 2023, run-machine Virat Kohli dominated Indian cricket, ending as the top run-scorer. In Tests, he amassed 671 runs in 8 matches with an average of 54.73, including two centuries. In ODIs, he dazzled with 1,377 runs from 27 games at an average of 72.47, achieving a record-breaking 50 centuries. Kohli's overall tally stood at 2,048 runs in 35 matches, averaging 66.06. His stellar performance in the ODI World Cup 2023 saw him amass 765 runs in 11 matches, including 3 centuries.

18:27 (IST) Feb 23

Times of India Sports Awards Live: DYNAMIC DUO: SATWIK & CHIRAG

In a remarkable year for Indian badminton, doubles specialists Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty achieved extraordinary success in 2023. The dynamic duo secured gold at both the Hangzhou Asian Games and the Badminton Asia Championships, showcasing their dominance in major continental events. The pair also contributed to the men's team's silver at the Asiad. Ranked as the World No. 2 pair, Satwik and Chirag added further accolades by winning the Super 1000 title in Indonesia, along with triumphs at the Korea Open and Swiss Open, making 2023 a truly exceptional year for the talented pair.

18:24 (IST) Feb 23

TOISA Sports Awards Live: Ahead of the grand ceremony, here is a recap of some the major Indian sports success stories of 2023

NEERAJ CHOPRA, THE WORLD CHAMPION -- Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra continued his remarkable journey by securing his first World Athletics Championships gold in 2023, a significant achievement following his silver finish in the previous year. The javelin ace showcased his prowess by successfully defending his gold at the Asian Games in Hangzhou. Additionally, Neeraj claimed two Diamond League gold medals during the year, triumphing in Doha and Lausanne.

18:21 (IST) Feb 23

TOISA: Celebration of Indian sporting triumphs

To celebrate India's sporting excellence, India's top sporting stars will be under one roof at the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2023, which will be held in Lucknow today. TOISA 2023, which is being powered by the Govt of Uttar Pradesh, will pay tribute to the nation's top athletes who soared to new heights on the global stage. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who will be the chief guest of the event, will felicitate sports achievers across 23 regular sports and 10 para sports categories, encompassing individual brilliance and team triumphs.

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18:15 (IST) Feb 23

TOISA sports awards 2024 Live: 15 minutes to go!

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Times of India Sports Awards Live: Meet the jury

Besides Adille, other members of the jury were former long-jumper and senior vice-president of AFI, Anju Bobby George; badminton coach and two-time Padma awardee Pullela Gopichand; Olympic medal-winning wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt; Olympic medallist shooter and Indian Olympic Association vice-president Gagan Narang; Paralympic medallist and Padma Shri awardee Deepa Malik; Olympic medal winning weightlifter Karnam Malleswari; and Zafar Iqbal, member of India's gold medal-winning hockey team at the 1980 Olympics.

18:10 (IST) Feb 23

TOISA Sports Awards Live: More than 170 nominees

Besides the team awards, there are over 170 individual nominees across 23 regular sports and 10 para sports categories, in the 2023 edition of TOISA that will once again have #MoreSweatMoreGlory as its theme.

18:07 (IST) Feb 23

TOISA sports awards 2024 Live: Eight-member jury decided the winners

The winners of TOISA 2023 were finalised by the eight-member jury chaired by Adille Sumariwalla, who heads the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) and is the vice-president of World Athletics.

18:03 (IST) Feb 23

The stage is set for the gala event!

18:02 (IST) Feb 23

The Asian Games campaign surpassed the slogan 'Abki baar 100 paar' as India's contingent notched an impressive tally of 28 gold, 38 silver, and 41 bronze medals, surpassing all expectations. Moreover, many athletes secured berths for the forthcoming Paris Olympics, notably the Indian men's hockey team.

17:38 (IST) Feb 23

From the iconic javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's continued dominance to the badminton duo Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy's triumphant spree, Indian athletes left an indelible mark in 2023.

17:38 (IST) Feb 23

The year 2023 witnessed many victories for Indian sports stars, with stellar performances resonating across various international competitions, including the Asian Games and Para Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China.

17:37 (IST) Feb 23

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who will be the chief guest of the event, will felicitate sports achievers across 23 regular sports and 10 para sports categories, encompassing individual brilliance and team triumphs.

17:37 (IST) Feb 23

TOISA 2023, which is being powered by the Govt of Uttar Pradesh, will pay tribute to the nation's top athletes who soared to new heights on the global stage.

17:37 (IST) Feb 23

To celebrate India's sporting excellence, India's top sporting stars will be under one roof at the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2023, which will be held in Lucknow on Friday.

17:33 (IST) Feb 23

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2023.

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

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