Manu Bhaker Wins BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year 2024
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the News? | Manu Bhaker won the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year (ISWOTY) 2024 award. |
| Award Name | BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year (ISWOTY) 2024 |
| Organizer | British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) |
| Selection Process | Expert panel nominations + Public voting |
| Other Nominees | Aditi Ashok (Golf), Avani Lekhara (Para-Shooting), Smriti Mandhana (Cricket), Vinesh Phogat (Wrestling) |
| Historic Achievement | First Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in shooting (Bronze in 10m Air Pistol, Paris 2024) |
| Additional Achievement | Won a second bronze in Mixed 10m Air Pistol with Sarabjot Singh |
| First Indian to win two Olympic medals in a single edition post-independence | Yes |
| Only Other Indian with Multiple Medals in One Olympics | Norman Pritchard (Paris 1900) |
| Previous BBC ISWOTY Winners | 2019 - PV Sindhu (Badminton) |
| Other BBC Awards 2024 Winners | Indian Para-Sportswoman of the Year - Avani Lekhara (Shooting) |