The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2024 in Lucknow honored athletes and mentors for their achievements. Highlights included Abhinav Bindra as Mentor of the Year, D Gukesh as Sportsperson of the Year (Male), and Manu Bhaker for her Olympic medals. Kapil Dev received the Lifetime Achievement Award, while several other athletes and federations were recognized for their contributions.
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