Categories: Awards

Indian hockey players sweep FIH Stars Awards

Indian hockey players swept the 2020-21 edition of the FIH Stars Awards, the international hockey federation (FIH) announced. The winners were decided based on an online poll conducted from August 23 to September 15 which saw national associations, represented by their respective national captains and coaches, players, media and hockey fans cast their votes.

Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams

Votes from national associations counted for 50 per cent of the overall result, while fans and players (25 per cent) as well as media (25 per cent), accounted for the other half.

FIH Stars Awards 2020-21: Winners list

  • Player of the Year: Harmanpreet Singh (men) and Gurjit Kaur (women)
  • Goalkeeper of the Year: PR Sreejesh (men) and Savita Punia (women)
  • Rising Star of the Year: Vivek Sagar Prasad (men) and Sharmila Devi (women)
  • Coach of the Year: Graham Reid (men) and Sjoerd Marijne (women)

Find More Awards News Here

Sumit Arora

Recent Posts

Which Indian City is Known as “City of Light”?

India's cities are often known not just by their original names but also by unique…

11 hours ago

World Portuguese Language Day 2024 Observed on 5th May

On May 5th, the world unites to celebrate the Portuguese language, a linguistic treasure that…

11 hours ago

China Send Chang’e-6 Probe To Collect Moon’s Far Side Sample

In a groundbreaking endeavor, China has launched the Chang'e-6 probe on an ambitious mission to…

11 hours ago

Frank Shrontz, Former Boeing CEO, Dies at 92

Frank Shrontz, who led Boeing as its Chief Executive Officer for a decade from 1986…

11 hours ago

Lando Norris Storms to Maiden F1 Victory at Electrifying Miami Grand Prix

Lando Norris of McLaren clinched his first-ever Grand Prix victory in a pulsating showdown at…

11 hours ago

Top-10 Tea Producing States in India 2024

India, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and diverse landscapes, also boasts a thriving tea…

12 hours ago