The seventh edition of Hockey India Awards will take place on March 15 in New Delhi, India’s apex body for hockey announced on Monday.
Here’s all you need to know:
1. How many nominees are there, and in how many categories?
There are 32 nominees across eight categories.
2. Who are the top contenders for Player of the Year in men’s and women’s hockey?
Harmanpreet Singh (Men’s Player of the Year) and Savita Punia (Women’s Player of the Year)
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3. What is the total prize pool for the event?
The awards have a record prize pool of approximately Rs 12 crore.
4. What is the purpose of the Hockey India Awards?
The awards celebrate the best performances in Indian hockey for the 2024 season and recognise the resilience and determination of the players.
5. Which teams will be felicitated at the event?
India’s Olympic bronze medal-winning team
Men’s and Women’s teams that won the Asian Champions Trophy 2024
Junior Asia Cup-winning Men’s and Women’s teams
Hockey India Baljit Singh Award for Goalkeeper of the Year 2024
Bichu Devi Kharibam
Krishan Bahadur Pathak
PR Sreejesh
Savita Punia
Hockey India Pargat Singh Award for Defender of the Year 2023
Sanjay
Amit Rohidas
Harmanpreet Singh
Udita
Hockey India Ajit Pal Singh Award for Midfielder of the Year 2024
Jarmanpreet Singh
Hardik Singh
Nilakanta Sharma
Sumit
Hockey India Dhanraj Pillay Award for Forward of the Year 2024
Lalremsiami
Abhishek
Sukhjeet Singh
Navneet Kaur
Hockey India Asunta Lakra Award for Upcoming Player of the Year (Women – Under 21)
Beauty Dungdung
Deepika
Vaishnavi Vithal Phalke
Sunelita Toppo
Hockey India Jugraj Singh Award for Upcoming Player of the Year (Men – Under 21)
Arshdeep Singh
Amir Ali
Shardanand Tiwari
Araijeet Singh Hundal
Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr. Award for Player of The Year (Women)
Savita Punia
Salima Tete
Sangita Kumari
Navneet Kaur
Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr. Award for Player of The Year (Men)
Abhishek
Hardik Singh
Harmanpreet Singh
Sukhjeet Singh
