Preethi Pal given Special Jury Recognition at Sportstar Aces Awards 2026
Preethi Pal was given a Special Jury Recognition at the Sportstar Aces Awards 2026, held in Mumbai on Friday, in recognition of another exceptional season that elevated Indian athletics globally.
Preethi was named as one of India’s two flag bearers for the opening ceremony of the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi. At the event, Preethi clinched a silver medal in the 100m T35 and a bronze in the 200m T35 sprints.
At the Indian Open Para Athletics Championships, she won gold in 100m T35 and 200m T35 sprints. Preethi also bagged a silver and a bronze in 100m and 200m sprints at the New Delhi World Para Athletics Grand Prix.
The 2026 Sportstar Aces Awards are presented by Amul, co-presented by Casagrand in association with SRM Institute of Science and Technology. SBI, Christ University, Next IAS, Bharat Petroleum, LIC, Sports Authority of Telangana, NTPC, Indian Softball Cricket Foundation, Jaquar And Company Private Limited are associate partners. Reva University is the education partner. Blue Star is the cooling partner while Times Now is the telecast partner.
Published on Mar 16, 2026