The BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year (ISWOTY) Award is back for its sixth edition, celebrating the remarkable achievements of women athletes in India. This year’s nominees include chess player Divya Deshmukh, cricketers Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana, and shooter Suruchi Singh - each recognised for their exceptional contributions to sport. The nominees were shortlisted by a grand jury comprising former tennis player Leander Paes, former long jump athlete Anju Bobby George and para-athlet

The nominees for this year's honour are five outstanding athletes: cricketers Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana, chess player Divya Deshmukh, shooter Suruchi Singh, and athlete Jyothi Yarraji. The award recognises the contributions of Indian sportswomen in 2025 and celebrates achievements across sporting disciplines in the country. Find out who bags the 2025 title today—stay tuned with us for more updates! | BBC News India