Kamal Ghorui
The eighth edition of the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) is set to take place on March 21, 2026, in Lucknow, celebrating the accomplishments and inspiring stories of India’s leading athletes from a wide range of sports. The TOISA 2025 awards will recognise performances recorded between January 1 and December 31, 2025, highlighting remarkable achievements at global championships and major international competitions. More than 45 award categories will honour both established sporting legends and rising stars who have made the nation proud.The winners will be selected by an esteemed jury of sporting greats, including Abhinav Bindra, PR Sreejesh, Mithali Raj, Devendra Jhajharia, Sharath Kamal, and Leander Paes, ensuring that the awards reflect credible and expert recognition of excellence in Indian sport.Team of the YearIndia Women’s Cricket TeamMajor Achievement in 2025ICC Women’s World Cup ChampionsThe “Women in Blue” etched their names in history by capturing their maiden ICC World Cup trophy. Defined by fearless batting and a clinical bowling unit, the team’s unbeaten run silenced critics and sparked a nationwide revolution in women’s sports, proving that the new era of global cricket belongs to India.India Men’s Cricket TeamMajor Achievements in 2025Won ICC Champions TrophyBecame Asia Cup (T20) ChampionsIn a display of absolute white-ball mastery, the men’s team secured a rare “Double Crown” in 2025. By conquering the Champions Trophy and reclaiming the Asia Cup, the squad demonstrated unparalleled strategic depth, producing match-winners in every high-pressure situation to reinforce India’s status as the world’s cricketing superpower.India Men’s Hockey TeamMajor Achievements in 2025Asian Cup ChampionsThe “Men in Blue” reclaimed their throne as the kings of the continent by winning the 2025 Asia Cup in Rajgir. Dominating the final with a 4-1 victory over South Korea, the team secured direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Under Harmanpreet Singh’s leadership, the squad blended Olympic-medal experience with explosive new talent to re-establish Asian supremacy.India Men’s & Women’s Kabaddi TeamsMajor Achievements in 2025World Cup Champions (Double Gold)India asserted absolute global dominance at the 2025 Kabaddi World Cup in Wolverhampton. The men’s team edged out a gritty England side in a 44-41 thriller, while the women’s team delivered a tactical masterclass to overwhelm the hosts 57-34. The “Double Gold” campaign proved that despite the sport’s global expansion, the heart of Kabaddi remains firmly in India.India National Shooting TeamMajor Achievements in 202513 Medals at the ISSF World ChampionshipsThe Indian marksmen and women delivered a precision-perfect performance in Cairo, finishing in the top three of the global medal tally. Led by breakout stars like Suruchi Singh, who set a new Junior World Record, and Samrat Rana, the contingent’s haul of 3 Golds and 10 other medals signalled India’s intent to dominate the range heading into the next Olympic cycle.India Women’s Cricket Team for the BlindMajor Achievements in 2025Inaugural Blind Women’s T20 World Cup ChampionsIn a landmark moment for inclusivity, India’s blind cricketers became the first-ever T20 World Champions. Their journey was a masterclass in resilience and sensory precision, sweeping through the tournament undefeated. This victory transcended the sport, transforming the athletes into national icons and setting a global benchmark for disability sports.India Squash TeamMajor Achievements in 2025Squash World Cup ChampionsReaching an unprecedented peak in racquet sports, the Indian squad clinched their first-ever Squash World Cup title. Combining veteran composure with youthful speed, the team navigated a grueling draw to lift the trophy in Chennai, marking 2025 as the year India officially became a top-tier powerhouse on the glass court.India Women’s Ice Hockey TeamMajor Achievements in 2025Bronze at the IIHF Women’s Asia CupDefying the odds and geographical limitations, the “Ice Tigresses” secured a historic maiden bronze at the IIHF Asia Cup. Competing against elite winter-sport nations, their podium finish is a testament to sheer grit and rapid technical evolution, marking the most significant milestone for winter sports in Indian history.
