Sreejesh, Savita, Harmanpreet in contention for multiple honours at Hockey India awards
From 8 different categories, a total of 32 nominations have made shortlist for a total prize of Rs 7.56 cr
NEW DELHIL Veteran goalkeepers P R Sreejesh and Savita Punia found themselves in contention for the ‘Player of the Year’ honours in the men’s and women’s category respectively as Hockey India unveiled nominees for its annual awards which will be presented here on March 31.
Sreejesh, a former captain, and Punia have been among the most consistent performers for India and have also been nominated for the goalkeeper of the year award. India men’s team captain and defender Harmanpreet Singh has also been shortlisted in two categories. He will be in contention for the player of the year
Goalkeeper of the Year:
Mohith HS, PR Sreejesh, Savita Punia, Krishan Bahadur Pathak
Defender of the Year: Deep Grace Ekka, Amit Rohidas, Harmanpreet Singh, Udita
Midfielder of the Year: Salima Tete, Hardik Singh, Manpreet Singh, Navneet Kaur
Forward of the Year: Vandana Kataria, Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Mandeep Singh
Upcoming Player of the Year (Women Under 21): Vaishnavi Viththal Phalke, Deepika, Deepika Soreng, Sunelita Toppo.
Upcoming Player of the Year (Men Under 21): Uttam Singh, Amir AliVishnukant Singh, Araijeet Singh Hundal
Player of The Year (Women): Savita Punia, Salima Tete, Vandana Kataria, Navneet Kaur
Player of The Year (Men):
P.R. Sreejesh, Abhishek, Hardik Singh, Harmwanpreet Singh as well as the defender of the year award. The player of the year award in both categories comes with a prize of Rs 25 lakh each, while the goalkeeping trophy will fetch the winner Rs five lakh.
From eight different categories, a total of 32 nominations have made the shortlist for a total prize purse of Rs 7.56 crore, Hockey India said in a press release. “Notably, the pinnacle of the event, the Hockey India Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award, will carry the most substantial cash purse of Rs 30 lakh, honouring an individual’s extraordinary contributions to sport over the years,” the HI added.