Shooter Avani Lekhara is named Para-sportswoman of the year at the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year awards in Delhi.

Star Indian pistol shooter Manu Bhaker was honoured with the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year award for her remarkable ...

Now in its fifth year, there are very few awards that shine a light on women’s sport to this extent. Broadening the awards to ...

The BBC Indian Sportswoman Of The Year award was established in 2019 to honour and celebrate the achievements of female athletes in India. The inaugural edition featured then Sports Minister Kiren ...

Bhaker became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in shooting, taking bronze. Alongside her, para-archer Sheetal Devi was ...

Manu was among five nominees for the award, alongside golfer Aditi Ashok, para shooter Avani Lekhara, India women’s cricket ...

"Your journey doesn't end if you are struggling. You write your own story." Her fellow shooter Avani Lekhara was presented ...

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, to recognise the achievements of a young athlete ...

Other award winners on the night included para ... Achievement Award), and para shooter Avani (BBC Para Sportswoman of the Year). Read Also Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh Receive Euphoric Applause On ...