Awards increase responsibility on the individual, says Hardik after being named Player of the Year

IANS | April 2, 2024 6:44 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The Indian men’s hockey team vice-captain Hardik Singh won the prestigious Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr. Award for Player of The Year 2023 award in the men’s category. Notably, he also won the Hockey India Ajit Pal Singh Award for Midfielder of the Year at the Hockey India 6th Annual Awards 2023, which took place in the national capital on Sunday.

Australia tour is our priority to fine-tune Olympic preparations, says Men's team coach Craig Fulton

Bhavya Chand | March 31, 2024 10:22 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) As the Indian men’s hockey team will leave for their Australia tour on Monday, coach Craig Fulton said that a five-match tour stands as their top priority for fine-tuning their game for the ultimate challenge at the Paris Olympics, scheduled to be held from July 26 to August 11. The tour starts on April 6 with all the matches to be played in Perth, Australia.

Hockey India Annual Awards: Abhishek credits team for his nomination in two categories

IANS | March 30, 2024 1:08 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Indian men's team forward Abhishek is on a high after being nominated for two awards in the Hockey India Annual 2023, which will be presented at a function in New Delhi on Sunday. Abhishek, who enjoyed a tremendous year for his consistent display, has been nominated in two categories -- Hockey India Dhanraj Pillay Award for Forward of the Year 2023 (Men) and Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr. Award for Player of The Year 2023 (Men).

Honoured to be nominated for Asunta Lakra Award for Upcoming Player of the Year, says Deepika

IANS | March 29, 2024 5:59 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Over the last year or so, Deepika, a forward and drag-flicker in the Indian women's hockey team, has emerged as one of the team’s potent weapons in attack. Going by her superlative performance, Deepika has been nominated for the Hockey India Asunta Lakra Award for Upcoming Player of the Year. The 20-year-old Deepika, the penalty corner specialist, was the highest goal scorer during the recently concluded 14th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship with 15 goals.