The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) is all set to return with its eighth edition, celebrating the inspiring journeys and achievements of India’s best athletes across multiple disciplines. The much-anticipated event of TOISA 2025 will be held on March 21, 2026 in Lucknow, bringing together sports icons and rising stars who have made the nation proud over the past year.This edition will recognize athletes in more than 45 sports categories by awarding performance during the evaluation period from January 1 to December 31, 2025. From world championships to major international tournaments, Indian sport has seen a glorious year filled with memorable victories and record-setting performances.Host nation players, Uttar Pradeshare well represented on the nominees list in multiple categories, highlighting their growing presence and success at both national and international levels.A total of 15 names have been added to the TOISA 2025 nominees list based on their performance in the 2025 calendar year, including 13 players and two coaches.Athletes have been nominated in categories like Cricket, Athletics (Track and Field), Hockey, Shooting, Kabaddi, Para Archery, Para Athletics, Para Chess and Para Coach, which showcase the excellence of Uttar Pradesh sports.Like cricketers Deepti Sharmawho was named Player of the Tournament during India’s triumphant ICC Women’s ODI World Cup campaign, and Kuldeep YadavFrom Asia Cup leading wicket-taker, to athletics nominee Gulvir Singh, Sachin Yadav, Parul Chaudhary and Rupal Chaudhary, athletes from Uttar Pradesh have shone on the world stage.Here is the list of Uttar Pradesh players and coaches nominated for TOISA 2025:Cricketer of the Year
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Deepti Sharma
Athlete (Track and Field) of the Year
- Gulveer Singh
- Sachin Yadav
- Parul Chaudhary
- Rupal Chaudhry
Hockey Player of the YearShooter of the YearKabaddi Player of the YearPara Archer of the YearPara-Athlete (Track and Field) of the Year
- Prithi Paul (Sprinter)
- Parveen Kumar (High Jump)
Para Chess Player of the YearPara Sports Person of the YearPara Coach of the Year
- Gaurav Khanna (Para-Badminton)
- Dr. Satyapal Singh (Para Athletics)
