New Delhi, India, January 19, 2025: The nominees for the fifth edition of the 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.
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 public can vote for the Indian Sportswoman of the Year on any of the BBC’s Indian language websites, or on the BBC Sport website.
The athlete with the most public votes will be the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year.
Voting will remain open to the public until Friday, January 31 at 18:00 GMT (23:30 IST) and the winner will be announced on Monday, February 17 at a ceremony in Delhi.