TOISA 2026 to celebrate Indian sports heroes; Dehradun will host the 9th edition of the Tech Word News Sports Awards on December 6

TOISA will return for its ninth edition on December 6, 2026, with Dehradun in Uttarakhand hosting the annual celebration of Indian sports. The Tech Word News Sports Awards (TOISA) will return for its ninth edition on December 6, 2026, with Dehradun in Uttarakhand hosting the annual celebration of Indian sports.The TOISA 2026 ceremony recognizes performances across disciplines during a year that featured two major multi-sport events – the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya – alongside the World Championships and other international competitions.India’s Asian Games campaign finished fourth in the medal standings with 85 medals, including 21 gold. Athletes across archery, shooting, boxing, wrestling and athletics participated in the event, while the Indian teams won gold in both the men’s and women’s hockey events.Archery was among India’s strongest disciplines with five gold medals. Shooting and boxing added three gold medals each, while wrestling added two. The campaign also featured strong performances by Indian women across individual and team events.At the Commonwealth Games, India finished fourth with 39 medals, including 13 gold, 17 silver and 9 bronze. Weightlifting, wrestling, athletics and other disciplines featured prominently in the country’s medal campaign.Indian sport has also had its share of significant moments outside the multi-sport calendar. The Indian men’s cricket team won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at home in March. Indian athletes have also continued to compete for honors at world-class events across Olympic and non-Olympic disciplines.The ninth edition of TOISA will honor India’s sporting achievements, building on the eight editions that have recognized the country’s leading athletes and teams for their performances in national and international competitions.Further details of the award categories, jury and nominations will be released in due course.