Trailblazers of Indian Sports: Women Athletes Shine at BBC Awards 2025 | Sports-Games

India superstar Smriti Mandhana named BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year 2025

India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has been named BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year for 2025 after helping team India win the ODI World Cup last year at home. She is currently on the Australia tour where the team is playing three T20Is, as many ODIs and one Test match.

Smriti Mandhana named Indian sportswoman of the year after World Cup and WPL triumph

Smriti Mandhana was named BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year after a standout 2025 season. The opener starred in India’s Women’s World Cup triumph and also won another WPL title with RCB.

Smriti Mandhana Named BBC Indian Sportswoman Of The Year For 2025

Star batter Smriti Mandhana, who played a pivotal role in India's historic 2025 Women's World Cup triumph, was named the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year for 2025 at a glittering function.

Smriti Mandhana crowned BBC Indian Sportswoman of 2025

Smriti Mandhana received the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year award for 2025. This recognition follows India's historic 2025 Women's World Cup win. Other awards included Emerging Player for Divya Deshmukh and Para-Sportswoman for Preethi Pal. Anjali Bhagwat was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award. The Indian Women's Cricket Team also received an award for their World Cup victory.

Trailblazers of Indian Sports: Women Athletes Shine at BBC Awards 2025 | Sports-Games

Indian women athletes, including cricketer Smriti Mandhana, chess talent Divya Deshmukh, and para-athlete Preethi Pal, were celebrated at the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year awards. The event recognized their significant achievements, highlighting the growing influence of women in Indian sports.

World Cup Triumph & 2nd WPL Title Power Smriti Mandhana to BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year 2025

Smriti Mandhana has been named Indian Sportswoman of the Year for 2025 at the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year Awards, following a stellar season in which she played a decisive role in India’s historic Women’s World Cup triumph and led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second Women’s Premier League (WPL) title. The 29-year-old opener was honoured at a ceremony in New Delhi on 16 February 2026, where she was chosen by an eminent jury over a …