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| CNN-IBN INDIAN OF THE YEAR 2009 SPORTS NOMINATIONS | |
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BHAICHUNG BHUTIA
Bhaichung Bhutia was nominated for being the world class player in the Indian Football Team and stood as a successfull captain in Nehru cup, who showed an extraordinary performance. |
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GAUTAM GAMBHIR
Gautam Gambhir was nominated for showing the consistent performance in all three three forms of game and winning ICC Test Cricketer of the Year. |
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LEANDER PAES
Leander Paes was nominated for reaching four grand slams in 2009 and won two of them at the age of 37. |
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PANKAJ ADVANI
Pankal Advani was nominated for getting World Professional Billiards title and he is the only man who got world amateur and professional title. |
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SAINA NEHWAL (Winner)
Saina Nehwal was nominated and stood as a winner for being the first woman to win a Super Series title in the Indian Badminton. |
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VIJENDER SINGH
Vijender Singh was nominated for getting two firsts. One is for winning a World Championship medal for boxing ans the another is for being first in his category. |