The Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr Award for Player of The Year awards in every Men’s and Women’s classes carries a money prize of ₹25 lakh every plus a trophy
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Hockey India in the present day launched the listing of nominations for the much-awaited Hockey India Annual Awards. The most coveted awards in Indian hockey will likely be held on seventeenth March within the Capital and it carries a complete prize cash of ₹1.35 crore together with a trophy in every class. As many as 33 nominations throughout eight classes have made it to the shortlist of the annual awards. These nominees will likely be recognised for their contributions in direction of Indian hockey within the 2022 calendar 12 months.
The Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr Award for Player of The Year awards in every Men’s and Women’s classes carries a money prize of ₹25 lakh every plus a trophy. The Hockey India Jugraj Singh Award for Upcoming Player of the Year (Men) and Hockey India Asunta Lakra Award for Upcoming Player of the Year (Women) awards which can be given to U-21 gamers and can embody a money prize of ₹10 lakh every and trophies.
Meanwhile, the Hockey India Baljit Singh Award for Goalkeeper of the Year Award, 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 for Forward of the Year every carry money prizes of ₹5 lakh and trophies every.
There are additionally particular classes such because the Hockey India President Award for Outstanding Achievement 2022, and Hockey India Jaman Lal Sharma Award for Invaluable Contribution 2022 which carries a prize purse of ₹5 lakh. Hockey India President Award for Umpire/ Umpire Manager of the Year 2022 and Hockey India President Award for Technical Official of the Year 2022 may also be recognised. The Hockey India Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award will carry the very best money purse of ₹30 lakh.
“Every player eagerly anticipates the Hockey India Annual Awards, and we are happy to honour their excellent efforts. It was difficult to narrow down the nominees after watching some stellar performances from both the men’s and women’s teams in the recent past. I think that these prizes will motivate our athletes to excel and win more honours in hockey for the nation,” stated Padma Shri Dilip Tirkey, President of Hockey India.
Adding to the President’s views, Bhola Nath Singh, Secretary General of Hockey India stated, “These Awards have a legacy of being a big motivating factor not only for our players but also for umpires and technical officials who will be recognized for their efforts in the successful conduct of tournaments. The Hockey India Annual Awards are an integral part of our holistic approach towards developing the sport across all aspects.”
