The Awards, which were previously held between 1994 and 2003 in their first avatar, were revived as Sportstar completed 40 years in 2018.
‘Being a state that started from nothing, we have garnered so much attention from international-level championships and tournaments that today we have become one of the top choices for any international sporting event.’
Cheteshwar Pujara received the Chairman’s Choice Award at the Sportstar Aces Awards supported by the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, in association with MRF.
The Army Sports Institute was named the Best University for the Promotion for Sports at the Sportstar Aces Awards supported by the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, in association with MRF.
Deepa Malik was named the Parathlete Sportswoman of the Year at the Sportstar Aces Awards supported by the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, in association with MRF.
Manu Bhaker was named Best Young Athlete (Girls) at the Sportstar Aces Awards supported by the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, in association with MRF.
Sunil Chhetri was named the Sportsman of the Year (Other Team Sport) at the Sportstar Aces Awards supported by Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, in association with MRF.
Sachin Tendulkar's exploits are unprecedented in the annals of the nation's sports history and already fit for verses, sonnets and ballads as the evening was to show and well documented for posterity to read, view and rejoice.
Casually dressed in a red checked shirt, Anand was a picture of poise. There is a quiet dignity about him that separates him from the rest. He has single-handedly put India on the world chess map.
Indeed, it was a memorable evening, an evening when celebrities graced the occasion and there was magic in the air.
The awards were followed by a dinner, where all the young ones made a beeline for the cricketers.
In his speech, Azharuddin remembered the immense role his grandfather had played in shaping his career early on. Describing his death as "the saddest moment" in his life, Azhar said he had always remained an inspiration.
Leander and Mahesh, the first pair to lay their hands on the award, were presented with Rs. 1 lakh each and citations by chief guest Ramesh Krishnan, also India's Davis Cup non-playing captain, who gave away all the prizes.