Sportskeeda Awards 2014: Indian Sportsperson of the year

2014 was a watershed year for Indian sports. We saw some remarkable achievements from athletes in several sporting disciplines. Indian athletes proved yet again that they are a force to contend with on the international stage. India won medals in several sports for the first time indicating things to come in the near future. India did not disappoint in team events as well. They combined as a unit to deliver results that made a billion plus people proud. The year also saw the emergence of young talent and the heartening thing for any Indian fan was the fact that the youngsters produced consistent results on a regular basis.Here is a list of the best Indian sportspersons of the year:

#15 Dipika Pallikal

 

Dipika Pallikal combined with Joshana Chinnappa to win India’s first gold medal in squash at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. She lost to World No. 1 Nicol David in the semifinals and won a bronze medal at the Incheon Asian Games.