Mirabai nominated for BBC Indian sportswoman award
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 08 2022:
Olympic silver medallist Saikhom Mirabai Chanu was among five Indian sportspersons nominated for the third edition of BBC Indian Sportswoman (ISWOTY) of the Year award as announced by the broadcaster on Tuesday.
Golfer Aditi Ashok, par-shooter Avani Lekha-ra, boxer Lovlina Borgohai, shuttler P V Sindhu and weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu are the nominees being named for the BBC ISWOTY award.
Saikom Mirabai Chanu won a gold medal at the World Weightlifting Championships in 2017 and claimed a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 .
The five BBC ISWOTY nominees were shortlisted by a distinguished jury of sports journalists, experts and sports writers.
Public voting to select a winner began on Tuesday.
Online voting will remain open until February 28, 11.30 pm (IST) and the winner will be revealed on March 28, 2022, at an awards ceremony in Delhi.
The public can vote online for free on BBC ISWOTY Voting Page.
BBC ISWOTY is an initiative by the BBC Hindi in India to celebrate and honour sportswomen from India who have excelled in their respective fields.