Mumbai: Over the last several years, Indian athletes have been showcasing their potential and talent on the global front by leading the way in many different sporting genres. Indian Sports Honours recognized and applauded for India’s finest athletes for their contribution and commitment to driving Indian sport to where it is today. The awards will be broadcasted on the Star Sports Network on October 4th& October 5th, 2019, giving fans an opportunity to witness a gala awards evening celebrating India’s finest athletes.

As a nation, we need to come together to recognize the efforts of these athletes and the finest sportsmen & sportswomen our country has to offer and support #bluerising. Indian sportspersonshave been leaving their mark across the world stage by winning prestigious tournaments and bringing home a significant amount of hardware. Not only has this opened the eyes of the world to the inherent sporting potential in the country, it has also garnered a newfound respect and admiration for Indian athletes from across the globe. The winners of 11 categories were decided by ISH jury members comprising of sporting legends like Pullela Gopichand, Abhinav Bindra, Sardar Singh, Mahesh Bhupathi, PT Usha and Anjali Bhagwat.

The grand awards gala was hosted and graced by the presence of living legends and stalwarts from the Indian entertainment and sports industry. Indian captain Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, Sania Mirza, Satnam Singh, Sardar Singh and DipaKarmarkar represented the crème-de-la-crème of Indian sports while superstar Amitabh Bachchan, Anushka Sharma, Priyanka Chopra, Rahul Bose, Arjun Kapoor and others were present from the entertainment industry. The gala event saw the celebrities appreciating and motivating young athletes to be more confident and work towards better performances. The Indian Sports Honours represents and recognizes Indian sportsmen and women who have braved through hardship and challenges to make their dreams come true and their country proud. These illustrious athletes have found ways to beat the odds and battle the world’s best time and again, proving their mettle by becoming world champions.

Fans can support the #bluerisingby tuning into Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2 and Hotstar to watch Indian Sports Honours 2019 on October 4-5, 2019.

Indian Sports Honours 2019 (promo link)