The BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year (ISWOTY) Award is back for its sixth edition, celebrating the remarkable achievements of women athletes in India. This year’s nominees include chess player Divya Deshmukh, cricketers Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana, and shooter Suruchi Singh - each recognised for their exceptional contributions to sport. The nominees were shortlisted by a grand jury comprising former tennis player Leander Paes, former long jump athlete Anju Bobby George and para-athlet

Here are the nominees for the fourth edition of the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year (ISWOTY) award. | BBC News India

"Glad to be honored..." Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year award for 2021, following a public vote. #BBCISWOTY #ChangetheGame | BBC News India

Nikhat Zareen, a nominee for The BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year, had a golden year in 2022. The 26-year old came through five fights to win the flyweight division at the World Boxing Championships in Istanbul. She went on to win gold at the Commonwealth Games in August 2022. See more: bbc.in/3RRh6Ql #ChangeTheGame #ISWOTY | BBC News India