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Presented by: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Chief P.T. Usha.
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Initiated by: Athletics Federation of India (AFI).
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Awardee:
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Best Male Athlete of the Year: Neeraj Chopra
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Best Female Athlete of the Year: Parul Chaudhary
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Best Emerging Male Athlete of the Year: Shahnavaz Khan [Long Jump]
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Best Emerging Female Athlete of the Year: Pooja Singh [High Jump]
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Best Coach of the Year: Parveer Singh
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Lifetime Achievement Award: Conferred upon four legendary personalities:
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P.T. Usha (IOA President)
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Anju Bobby George (AFI Senior Vice-President & Long Jumper)
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G.S. Randhawa (Former Selection Committee Chairman & Asian Games Gold Medalist)
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Bahadur Singh Chauhan (Former Chief Coach)
Parul Choudhary
- She broke the 5000 meter national record (15:04.26) at the Meeting Nikaia 2026, Nice, France in June 2026.
- The previous national record was also set by her- 15:10.35.
- Parul also holds the Indian national records in the 3000m (8:57.19) and 3000m steeplechase (9:12.46).
- She won silver medal in this event.
