A total of 32 nominees in the eight categories have been successful in making it to the final shortlist. These enrolled persons, who have made significant contribution to the game throughout the year, will be honored and honored during the ceremony.
One of the main attractions is the prestigious Hockey India Balbir Singh Senior Award for Player of the Year, which will honor the best male and female players. Special importance has also been given to young players, including Hockey India Jugraj Singh Award for Upcoming Player of the Year (Male) and Hockey India Asuca Lakra Award for Upcoming Player of the Year (Female). In addition, personal excellence in various posts will be recognized through awards such as Hockey India Baljit Singh Award for Goalkeeper of the Year, Hockey India Pargat Singh Award for Defender of the Year, Hockey India Ajit Pal Singh Award for Midfielder of the Year and Hockey India Dhanraj Pillay Award forward of the Year. The ceremony will also include several special awards, such as Hockey India President Award for outstanding achievement and Hockey India Jaman Lal Sharma Award for invaluable contribution.
Officers will also be recognized by the Ompire/Umpire Manager of the Year for the Hockey India President Award, Technical Officer of the Year for Hockey India President Award and Best Member Unit Award. This year the Hockey India Annual Awards will be held on 15 March, which will be celebrated in 1975 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Indian men's hockey team's historic World Cup win – this is their first and only title so far.
Increasing its importance further, 100 years of Indian hockey will be completed in 2025, as India was associated with the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on 7 November 1925 exactly one year after the formation of FIH. This milestone year is a tribute to India's rich hockey heritage and its permanent impact on sports.
India's Olympic bronze medalist team will be honored, as well as the men and women teams winning the Asian Champions Trophy in 2024 will also be honored. The men and women teams winning the Junior Asia Cup will also be honored during the award ceremony. Hockey India president Dilip Kumar Tirkey quoted Hockey I. “Hockey India 7th Annual Award 2024 is a celebration of extraordinary talent in Indian hockey. In the form, they are excited to come together to appreciate their hard work and inspire the new generation of players. ”
Hockey India general secretary Bhola Nath Singh said, “These awards are a tribute to all those associated with sports for the continuous discovery of excellence – from players to coaches and officials. Their commitment has been important in the development of hockey, and we are very proud to recognize their contribution. The award ceremony of this year promises to be a memorable opportunity, and I believe that it is a more effort to do more heights in our hockey ecological system. Will motivate to continue. We are waiting for an evening that displays the passion and capacity of Indian hockey. ” Hockey India Annual Award 2024 promises to be the evening, pride and inspiration for all those associated with this game. Hockey India Annual Awards are nominated for 2024:
Hockey India Baljit Singh Award for the year 2024 goalkeeper:
1. Bichu Devi Kharibam
2. Krishna Bahadur Pathak
3. PR Sreejesh
4. Savita
Hockey India Pargat Singh Award for the year 2023 defender:
1. Sanjay
2. Amit Rohidas
3. Harmanpreet Singh
4. Udita
Hockey India Ajit Pal Singh Award for midfielder of 2024:
1. Jarmanpreet Singh
2. Hardik Singh
3. Neelkanth Sharma
4. Sumit
Hockey India Dhanraj Pillay Award for the forward of the year 2024:
1. Lalremasiami
2. Abhishek
3. Sukhjit Singh
4. Navneet Kaur
Hockey India Asunta Lakra Award for the emerging player of the year (Women – Under 21):
1. Beauty Dungdung
2. Deepika
3. Vaishnavi Vitthal Falke
4. Sunelita Toppo
Hockey India Jugraj Singh Award for the upcoming player of the year (men – less than 21 years):
1. Arshdeep Singh
2. Amir Ali
3. Sharadanand Tiwari
4. Arjit Singh Hundal
Hockey India Balbir Singh Senior Award for Best Player (Women) of the year:
1. Savita Punia
2. Salima Tete
3. Sangeeta Kumari
4. Navneet Kaur
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