Lallianzuala Chhangte and Indumathi Kathiresan were crowned the All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) male and female Players of the Year, respectively. Chhangte, a Mumbai City FC winger, extended his contract with the club until 2026/27. Indumathi, a midfielder for Odisha FC and the national team, received recognition for her contributions to both. David Lahlansanga, Khalid Jamil, and Shukla Dutta also received awards for their achievements in Indian football.