Hardik Singh and Salima Tete were named the Players of the Year for 2023 in the men’s and women’s categories, respectively, at the sixth annual Hockey India Awards.
During the event, Hockey India announced the revival of the Hockey India League (HIL), which will return in January 2025 after a hiatus since 2017. The revived league will feature eight men’s teams and six women’s teams, with auctions likely to be held after the Paris Olympics.
The awards ceremony saw teams and individuals felicitated for their achievements in the past year, with a total prize pool of ₹7.56 crores.
Interestingly, the 2016 Junior World Cup winning men’s team was also honored at the event, eight years after their triumph.
The Hockey India Awards celebrated the outstanding performances of Indian hockey players and teams, while also recognizing the sport’s rich history and legacy.
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