Manushi Chhillar: Miss World 2017 and Project Shakti Initiator
February 15, 2019
The Sportstar Aces Awards held on 14th February at The Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai. In the event silent forces who work tirelessly behind the scenes to produce champions receive the appreciation. The awards are an effort to highlight the untold stories of struggle, fierce dedication and selfless work behind an athlete’s ascension, irrespective of the popularity of the sport.
Jury Awards :
| Team of the Year | Vidarbha Ranji Team |
| Coach of the Year | Massimo Costantini |
| Lifetime Achievement Award | Prakash Padukone |
| Best Young Athlete(Male) | Saurabh Chaudhary |
| Best Young Athlete (Female) | Manu Bhaker |
| Para-athlete Sportsman of the year | Suyash Yadav, Manoj Sarkar |
| Para-athlete Sportswoman of the Year | Deepa Malik |
| Best State for Promotion of Sports | Odisha State Government |
Nominated Awards:
| Best University for the Promotion of Sports | Army Sports Institute |
| Best PSU for the Promotion of Sports | Railways |
Special Awards:
| Chairman’s Choice | Cheteshwar pujara |
