The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) will return for its ninth edition on December 6, 2026, with Dehradun, Uttarakhand set to host the annual celebration of Indian sport.The TOISA 2026 ceremony will recognise performances across disciplines during a year that has featured two major multi-sport events – the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya – alongside world championships and other international competitions.India’s campaign at the Asian Games saw the country finish fourth in the medal standings with 85 medals, including 21 gold. Athletes across archery, shooting, boxing, wrestling and athletics contributed to the tally, while Indian teams won gold in both the men’s and women’s hockey competitions.Archery was among India’s strongest disciplines, accounting for five gold medals. Shooting and boxing added three gold medals each, while wrestling contributed two. The campaign also featured strong performances from Indian women across individual and team events.At the Commonwealth Games, India finished fourth with 39 medals, including 13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze. Weightlifting, wrestling, athletics and other disciplines featured prominently in the country’s medal-winning campaign.Indian sport also had its share of major moments outside the multi-sport calendar. The Indian men’s cricket team won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at home in March. Indian athletes also continued to compete for honours at world-level events across Olympic and non-Olympic disciplines.The ninth edition of TOISA will honour India’s sporting achievers, building on eight editions that have recognised the country’s leading athletes and teams for their performances in national and international competitions.Further details on the award categories, jury, nominations will be announced in due course.
