The BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year (ISWOTY) Award is back for its sixth edition, celebrating the remarkable achievements of women athletes in India. This year’s nominees include chess player Divya Deshmukh, cricketers Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana, and shooter Suruchi Singh - each recognised for their exceptional contributions to sport. The nominees were shortlisted by a grand jury comprising former tennis player Leander Paes, former long jump athlete Anju Bobby George and para-athlet