Categories: Awards

Boxing champion Mary Kom named Global Indian Icon at UK-India Awards

Sporting legend and India’s first-ever Olympic medallist in women’s boxing, Mary Kom, has been honoured with the Global Indian Icon of the Year award at the annual UK-India Awards in Windsor, south-eastern England. Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, directing Oscar-nominated ‘Elizabeth: The Golden Age’ received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to the field of cinema across both nations at the awards, organised by India Global Forum (IGF) as part of UK-India Week. The Nehru Centre in London, the cultural wing of the Indian High Commission, won the UK-India Award for Significant Contribution to UK-India Relations.

About the Awards:

The awards were selected from a shortlist by a jury of industry experts and marked the penultimate event of the six-day UK-India Week, which included a special reception hosted by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at 10 Downing Street during which he committed to working towards a “truly ambitious” free trade agreement (FTA) with India.

The awards, now in their fifth year, recognise outstanding contributions of leaders in business, professional services, government, culture and social impact, highlighting their remarkable achievements in strengthening bilateral ties. These awards are not just about recognising achievements of some outstanding contributors to the UK-India corridor, but also about celebrating the power of collaboration and the limitless potential that lies within our partnership.

Sumit Arora

As a team lead and current affairs writer at Adda247, I am responsible for researching and producing engaging, informative content designed to assist candidates in preparing for national and state-level competitive government exams. I specialize in crafting insightful articles that keep aspirants updated on the latest trends and developments in current affairs. With a strong emphasis on educational excellence, my goal is to equip readers with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in their exams. Through well-researched and thoughtfully written content, I strive to guide and support candidates on their journey to success.

Recent Posts

Asian Games 2026 Day 10: India Medal Winners, Results and Medal Tally

On Day 10, India secure yet another successful medal haul at the Asian Games 2026…

2 hours ago

Asian Games 2026: India Wins Women’s 4x400m Relay Gold

Gold for India in women’s 4x400m relay at the 2026 Asian Games came through Vithya…

3 hours ago

Kerala Develops AI-Based Dengue Early Warning System to Predict District-Level Trends

The scientists at the Institute of Advanced Virology (IAV) in Kerala have created the Dengue…

6 hours ago

PRAMAAN: India Issues First Certificates for Sustainable Forest Plantation and Bamboo Farming

PRAMAAN certificates have been presented by Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender…

6 hours ago

India Energy Week 2027 to Be Held in Kolkata from January 28 to 31

India Energy Week (IEW) 2027 will take place in Kolkata between January 28 to 31,…

7 hours ago

Neeru Dhanda Wins Women’s Trap Gold, Takes India to Fifth Gold at Asian Games 2026

Indian athlete Neeru Dhanda took home the women’s individual trap gold at the Asian Games…

8 hours ago