Dehradun to host the Times of India Sports Awards on December 6

The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) will return for its ninth edition on December 6, 2026, with Dehradun, Uttarakhand set to host the annual celebration of Indian sport.The TOISA 2026 ceremony will recognise performances across disciplines during a year that has featured two major multi-sport events - the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya - alongside world championships and other international competitions.India’s campaign at the Asian Games saw the country finish fourth in the medal standings with 85 medals, including 21 gold. Athletes across archery, shooting, boxing, wrestling and athletics contributed to the tally, while Indian teams won gold in both the men’s and women’s hockey competitions.Archery was among India’s strongest disciplines, accounting for five gold medals. Shooting and boxing added three gold medals each, while wrestling contributed two.