Harmanpreet Singh Celebrates Hockey India Player of the Year Award

India's hockey captain, Harmanpreet Singh, celebrates receiving the Hockey India Balbir Singh Senior Award for Player of the Year 2024. Presented by a family member of the legendary Balbir Singh Senior, the award holds special significance for Singh. He dedicates his success to his teammates and family.

Harmanpreet Singh, captain of India's hockey team, has added another accolade to his impressive list of achievements. Singh was recently honored with the Hockey India Balbir Singh Senior Award for Player of the Year 2024. The prestigious award was presented by a family member of the iconic Balbir Singh Senior, a key figure in India's hockey history.

Expressing his gratitude, Singh emphasized the significance of the award, pointing out the honor of receiving it in the presence of past and present hockey legends. "This award holds a special place for me," he said, crediting his teammates and family for his continued success on the field. Singh's performance, including a critical brace against Spain for the Olympic Bronze, has been instrumental in India's achievements.

Singh further highlighted the motivational impact of the annual Hockey India Awards on the team. Reflecting on the ceremony, he said, "It's inspiring to hear from the 1975 World Cup-winning team. We aim to emulate their success as we focus on World Cup qualification." Singh's leadership continues to propel the team to new heights, as seen in recent tournaments like the Hero Asian Champions Trophy and the FIH Hockey Pro League.

(With inputs from agencies.)