The nominees for the fifth edition of BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year have been announced.
The five contenders are golfer Aditi Ashok, shooters Manu Bhaker and Avani Lekhara, cricketer Smriti Mandhana and wrestler Vinesh Phogat.
The award honours the contributions of Indian sportswomen in 2024 and celebrates the achievements of all women involved in sport in the country.
You can vote for your Indian Sportswoman of the Year on any of the BBC’s Indian Language websites, or on the BBC Sport website.
A panel selected by the BBC compiled the shortlist of the five Indian sportswomen. The jury includes some of the most authoritative sports journalists, experts and writers across India.
The sportswoman with the most public votes will be the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year, with results broadcast on the BBC Indian Language sites and the BBC Sport website.
Voting will remain open to the public until Friday, 31 January 2025 at 18:00 GMT (23:30 IST) and the winner will be announced on Monday, 17 February 2025 at a ceremony in Delhi.
All of the terms and conditions and privacy notice are on the BBC News website.
At the ceremony, the BBC will also honour three other sportswomen nominated by the jury in the categories: BBC Emerging Player of the Year award, to recognise the achievements of a young athlete; BBC Lifetime Achievement award, to celebrate a sports veteran for their unparalleled contribution to sports; and BBC Para Sportswoman of the Year award, to highlight excellence in para-sports.
