Hockey India Awards 2024: Check Complete List of Winners
The Hockey India Annual Awards 2024 was a grand event that recognized and honoured the finest talents in Indian hockey. Held in New Delhi, the prestigious awards ceremony was a momentous occasion as it coincided with the centenary of Indian hockey and the golden jubilee of India’s 1975 Men’s Hockey World Cup victory.
The event was marked by the celebration of outstanding performances from Indian players, acknowledging their dedication and contribution to the sport. The top honors at the event were claimed by Harmanpreet Singh and Savita Punia, both of whom were awarded the Balbir Singh Sr Award for Player of the Year in the men’s and women’s categories, respectively.
This year’s Hockey India Awards held special significance as it marked the 50th anniversary of India’s historic 1975 Men’s Hockey World Cup win. In a heartfelt tribute, the members of the victorious squad were conferred the Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award.
The event saw the presence of legendary players from the 1975 team, including Leslie Fernandez, Onkar Singh, Ashok Diwan, BP Govinda, Kaliah PE, Brigadier HJS Chimni, VJ Phillips, Ashok Kumar, Aslam Sher Khan, and Brigadier Harcharan Singh. Their contribution to Indian hockey remains unparalleled, and the award was a fitting tribute to their glorious victory.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News? | The Hockey India Annual Awards 2024 celebrated the finest talents in Indian hockey, coinciding with the centenary of Indian hockey and the 50th anniversary of India’s 1975 Men’s Hockey World Cup victory. |
| Venue | New Delhi |
| Top Honorees | – Harmanpreet Singh (Balbir Singh Sr Award – Player of the Year, Men) – Savita Punia (Balbir Singh Sr Award – Player of the Year, Women) |
| Complete List of Winners | |
| Goalkeeper of the Year | Savita Punia (Baljit Singh Award) |
| Defender of the Year | Amit Rohidas (Pargat Singh Award) |
| Midfielder of the Year | Hardik Singh (Ajit Pal Singh Award) |
| Forward of the Year | Abhishek (Dhanraj Pillay Award) |
| Upcoming Player (Women U-21) | Deepika (Asunta Lakra Award) |
| Upcoming Player (Men U-21) | Araijeet Singh Hundal (Jugraj Singh Award) |
| Lifetime Achievement Award | 1975 World Cup Winning Team (Major Dhyan Chand Award) |
| Special Tribute | Honoring the 1975 World Cup-winning team on its golden jubilee. Legends like Leslie Fernandez, Onkar Singh, Ashok Kumar, and others were felicitated. |
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