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INDIAN ATHLETICS AWARDS 2026
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Welcome to the the first-ever Indian Athletics Awards (2026), hosted by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) in New Delhi! 🏆🇮🇳
In a star-studded evening celebrating the incredible growth and dominance of Indian track and field on the global stage, Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra and steeplechase sensation Parul Chaudhary took home the top honors for their phenomenal performances in the 2025 season.
Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya presented the awards, which also honored legends of the sport with Lifetime Achievement recognitions, including P.T. Usha and Anju Bobby George.
Here is the complete list of winners from the historic night:
🌟 Top Honors
Best Male Athlete of the Year: Neeraj Chopra (Javelin Throw)
Best Female Athlete of the Year: Parul Chaudhary (Steeplechase)
Best Emerging Male Athlete: Shahnavaz Khan
Best Emerging Female Athlete: Pooja Singh
🏅 Lifetime Achievement Awards
Honoring decades of extraordinary contributions to Indian athletics:
P.T. Usha
Anju Bobby George
Gurbachan Singh Randhawa
Bahadur Singh Chauhan
🤝 Coaching & Administration
Best Coach of the Year: Parveer Singh
Best State Association: Tamil Nadu Athletics Association
Best State Supporting Athletics: Government of Odisha
Best Technical Official: Dr. Kuldeep Singh
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