India Awards 2026 · Nominations Open

Sports & Performance Awards 2026 Celebrating Athletic Excellence & Sports Leadership

Honouring athletes, coaches, sports organisations and performance innovators who are pushing the boundaries of human achievement and elevating the spirit of sports in India and globally.

Nominations Close · 30 June 2026
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Sports & Performance · Awards 2026
30+
Award Categories
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Nominations
50+
Countries
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Why Enter

Why Enter the Sports Awards

Join India's most prestigious awards programme and gain the recognition your excellence deserves.

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Athletic Recognition
Earn the most prestigious recognition in Indian and global sports.
02
Global Sports Stage
Showcase your sporting excellence to a worldwide audience of sports fans.
03
Performance Benchmark
Set the standard for athletic performance and sports innovation.
04
Sporting Legacy
Build an enduring legacy as a champion athlete and sports leader.
Sports & Performance Awards 2026

Sports & Performance Award Categories

Recognition across every dimension of sports & performance excellence in India and beyond.

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Innovation
Innovation in Sports & Performance
SportsTech
Sports Technology Innovation Award
Analytics
Athletic Performance Analytics Award
Next-Gen
Next-Generation Sports Innovation Award
Smart
Smart Training Excellence Award
Science
Sports Science Breakthrough Award
Digital
Digital Sports Strategy Award
Hot
Elite Performance Technology Award
Dev
Athlete Development Innovation Award
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Performance & Excellence
Best Performance & Excellence Awards
Athlete
Athlete of the Year Award
Outstanding
Outstanding Sports Performance Award
Global
Global Athletic Excellence Award
Champion
Championship Performance Award
Elite
Elite Athlete Achievement Award
Record
Record-Breaking Performance Award
Intl
International Sports Excellence Award
Hot
Peak Performance Athlete Award
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Leadership & Impact
Impact & Leadership in Sports
Leadership
Sports Leadership Excellence Award
Inspire
The Inspirational Athlete Award
Ambassador
Global Sports Ambassador Award
Coaching
Coaching Leadership Award
Rising
The Rising Sports Leader Award
Community
Community Impact in Sports Award
Youth
Youth Development in Sports Award
Hot
Lifetime Achievement in Sports Award
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Recognition spanning every industry shaping India's future.

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Education & Research
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