BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year nominees revealed

The nominees for the third edition of BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year have been announced.

The five contenders are golfer Aditi Ashok, boxer Lovlina Borgohain, weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, Para-shooter Avani Lekhara and badminton player PV Sindhu.

The award honours the contributions of Indian sportswomen in 2021, and celebrates the achievements of all women involved in sport in the country.

You can vote for your favourite Indian Sportswoman of the Year on the BBC Sport website or any of the BBC's Indian Language websites.

Voting will remain open to the public until 28 February 2022 at 18:00GMT (23:30 IST), and the winner will be announced on 28 March 2022 at a ceremony in Delhi.

All the terms and conditions, and a privacy notice, are on the BBC Sport website.

Results will also be announced on the BBC Sport website and the BBC Indian Language sites.

An Emerging Sportswoman of the Year will be recognised too, while there is also an award for Lifetime Achievement.

A panel selected by the BBC compiled the shortlist of Indian sportswomen. The jury includes some of the most authoritative sports journalists, experts and writers across India.

Aditi Ashok (golf)

Aditi Ashok has been India's brightest light in women's golf since she became a professional.

At the age of 18, Ashok was one of the youngest members of the Indian team at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

The 23-year-old finished fourth at the Tokyo Olympics, just outside the medals. Her success has ignited an interest in golf in India, which has had limited global success in the sport.

In 2016, she became the first Indian player to win a Ladies' European Tour event, and in 2021 she had three top-10 finishes on the LPGA Tour.

Lovlina Borgohain (boxing)

Lovlina Borgohain won a bronze medal at