Nomination TOISA 2025 Team of the Year The eighth edition of the Tech Word News Sports Awards (TOISA) will be held on March 21, 2026 in Lucknow and will celebrate the achievements and inspirational stories of India’s leading athletes across a range of sports. The TOISA 2025 Awards recognize performances recorded between 1 January and 31 December 2025, highlighting notable achievements at world championships and major international competitions. Over 45 award categories recognize both established sports legends and rising stars who make the nation proud.Winners will be selected by an esteemed panel of sporting greats including Abhinav Bindra, PR Sreejesh, Mithali Raj, Devendra Jhajharia, Sharath Kamal and Leander Paes, ensuring that the awards reflect a credible and professional recognition of excellence in Indian sport.Team of the yearIndian women’s cricket teamMajor achievement in 2025ICC Women’s World Cup ChampionsThe “Women in Blue” made history by winning their first ICC World Cup trophy. Defined by fearless batting and a clinical bowling unit, the team’s unbeaten run has silenced critics and sparked a nationwide revolution in women’s sports, proving that a new era of global cricket belongs to India.Indian men’s cricket teamMajor achievements in 2025Won the ICC Champions TrophyHe became the champion of the Asia Cup (T20).In a display of absolute white ball mastery, the men’s team secured the rare ‘Double Crown’ in 2025. By capturing the Champions Trophy and reclaiming the Asia Cup, the team has shown unrivaled strategic depth and produced match-winners in every high-pressure situation to cement India’s status as a world cricket superpower.Indian men’s ice hockey teamMajor achievements in 2025Asian Cup ChampionsThe “Men in Blue” claimed their throne as kings of the continent by winning the 2025 Asian Cup in Rajgir. Dominating the final with a 4-1 victory over South Korea, the team secured direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Led by Harmanpreet Singh, the team combined Olympic medal experience with explosive new talent to regain Asian dominance.India Men’s and Women’s Kabaddi TeamsMajor achievements in 2025World Champions (Double Gold)India has confirmed absolute global dominance at the 2025 Kabaddi World Cup in Wolverhampton. The men’s team saw off a gritty England side in a 44-41 thriller, while the women’s team produced a tactical masterclass to beat the hosts 57-34. The ‘Double Gold’ campaign proved that despite the sport’s global expansion, the heart of Kabaddi remains firmly in India.Indian National Shooting TeamMajor achievements in 202513 medals at the ISSF World ChampionshipsIndian shooters gave a precise and perfect performance in Cairo and finished in the top three of the world medal table. Led by breakthrough stars like Suruchi Singh, who set a new junior world record, and Samrat Rana, the 3 golds and 10 other medals signaled India’s intent to dominate the series heading into the next Olympic cycle.Indian Women’s Cricket Team for the BlindMajor achievements in 2025Inaugural Blind Women’s World Cup T20 championIn a watershed moment for inclusivity, India’s blind cricketers became the first ever T20 World Champions. Their journey was a masterclass in resilience and sensory precision, and they cruised through the tournament undefeated. The victory transcended the sport, transforming the athletes into national icons and setting a global benchmark for disability sports.Indian squash teamMajor achievements in 2025World Squash ChampionsThe Indian team reached an unprecedented peak in racquet sports and secured their first ever World Cup Squash title. Combining veteran poise with youthful speed, the team went through a grueling draw to lift the trophy in Chennai, marking 2025 as the year India officially became a top-tier powerhouse on the glass court.Indian women’s ice hockey teamMajor achievements in 2025Bronze at the IIHF Women’s Asian CupDespite being outnumbered and geographically limited, the Ice Tigresses secured their first ever bronze at the IIHF Asia Cup. Their podium finish, competing against the elite winter sports nations, is a testament to sheer grit and rapid technical development and represents the most significant milestone for winter sports in Indian history.
