The nominees for the fifth version of BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Yr have been introduced.
The 5 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 ladies concerned in sport within the nation.
You’ll be able to vote on your Indian Sportswoman of the Yr on any of the BBC’s Indian Language web sites, or on the BBC Sport web site.
A panel chosen by the BBC compiled the shortlist of the 5 Indian sportswomen. The jury contains among the most authoritative sports activities journalists, consultants and writers throughout India.
The sportswoman with essentially the most public votes would be the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Yr, with outcomes broadcast on the BBC Indian Language websites and the BBC Sport web site.
Voting will stay open to the general public till Friday, 31 January 2025 at 18:00 GMT (23:30 IST) and the winner might be introduced on Monday, 17 February 2025 at a ceremony in Delhi.
The entire phrases and circumstances and privateness discover are on the BBC Information web site.
On the ceremony, the BBC may also honour three different sportswomen nominated by the jury within the classes: BBC Rising Participant of the Yr award, to recognise the achievements of a younger athlete; BBC Lifetime Achievement award, to rejoice a sports activities veteran for his or her unparalleled contribution to sports activities; and BBC Para Sportswoman of the Yr award, to focus on excellence in para-sports.