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The nominees for the fifth edition of BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year have been announced.<\/b><\/p>\n
The five contenders are golfer Aditi Ashok<\/b>, shooters Manu Bhaker<\/b> and Avani Lekhara<\/b>, cricketer Smriti Mandhana<\/b> and wrestler Vinesh Phogat<\/b>.<\/p>\n
The award honours the contributions of Indian sportswomen in 2024 and celebrates the achievements of all women involved in sport in the country.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
All of the terms and conditions <\/a>and privacy notice<\/a> are on the BBC News website.<\/p>\n 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<\/b>, to recognise the achievements of a young athlete; BBC Lifetime Achievement award<\/b>, to celebrate a sports veteran for their unparalleled contribution to sports; and BBC Para Sportswoman of the Year award<\/b>, to highlight excellence in para-sports.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n