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Relaunched in 2019 in celebration of Sportstar's 40th anniversary, the ACES Awards celebrate the stars, the future stars and the tireless silent partners who have dedicated their lives to sports, to realise the dream of making India a 'sporting nation'. There are many untold stories of struggle, fierce dedication and selfless work behind each athlete's success.

  • Popular Awards
  • Jury Awards

The Popular Awards are a platform for the public to vote for the best sportspersons of the year in the following categories. The poll results will be shared with the jury, which will take the final call :

  • Sportstar of the Year (Male)
  • Sportstar of the Year (Female)
  • Club of the Year
  • National Team of the Year
  • Moment of the Year

Based on the popular votes, the top two contenders in each category will be reviewed by the jury, who will decide the final winner.

The jury comprising experts from the sports world will decide the winners in the following categories. These categories are not open for voting.

  • Sportsman of the Year [Cricket]
  • Sportswoman of the Year [Cricket]
  • Sportsman of the Year [Track and field]
  • Sportswoman of the Year [Track and Field]
  • Sportsman of the Year [Team Sports]
  • Sportswoman of the Year [Team Sports]
  • Sportsman of the Year [Individual Sports]
  • Sportswoman of the Year [ Individual Sports]
  • Sportsman of the Year [Racquet Sports]
  • Sportswoman of the Year [Racquet Sports]
  • Parathlete of the Year (Female)
  • Coach of the Year
  • Young Athlete of the Year (Male)
  • Young Athlete of the Year (Female)
  • Lifetime Achievement Award

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