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Indian hockey has reached new heights with the recent recognition of Harmanpreet Singh and PR Sreejesh as the FIH Player of the Year and Goalkeeper of the Year for 2024. This prestigious honor is a testament to their exceptional performances and the resurgence of Indian hockey on the global stage.Harmanpreet Singh, the captain of the Indian men's hockey team, has been a force to reckon with. His leadership and defensive prowess have been instrumental in India's recent successes. At the Paris Olympics, he led the scoring charts with 10 goals, including crucial goals in the quarterfinal, semi-final, and bronze medal match. His third FIH Player of the Year award is a fitting recognition of his consistent brilliance.PR Sreejesh, the legendary goalkeeper, has been a pillar of the Indian team for over a decade. His agility, reflexes, and leadership have made him one of the most respected goalkeepers in the world. At the Paris Olympics, he played a pivotal role in India's quarterfinal victory over Great Britain, despite playing most of the match with only 10 players. His third FIH Goalkeeper of the Year award is a testament to his unwavering excellence.The FIH awards also recognized the rising stars of hockey. Sufyan Khan of Pakistan was named the Men's Rising Star of the Year, while Zoe Diaz of Argentina won the Women's Rising Star of the Year award. These young players represent the future of hockey and their recognition is a sign of the sport's continued growth and development.The FIH awards are a celebration of the best and brightest in hockey. Harmanpreet Singh and PR Sreejesh's achievements are a source of pride for India and an inspiration to young hockey players around the world. Their success is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and passion that drives the sport of hockey.

Indian hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and retired goalkeeper PR Sreejesh have been honored at the 49th FIH Statutory Congress in Oman. Harmanpreet was named Player of the Year 2024, while Sreejesh received the Goalkeeper of the Year accolade.Harmanpreet's exceptional performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics earned him the top spot. He led the scoring charts with 10 goals, including crucial goals in the quarterfinal, semi-final, and bronze medal match. His leadership and contributions were instrumental in India's consecutive podium finishes at the Olympics.Sreejesh, who retired after the Paris Olympics, added a second Olympic medal and a third FIH Goalkeeper of the Year award to his illustrious career. His stellar performance in the quarterfinal win over Great Britain, where India played with 10 players for most of the match, showcased his exceptional skills.In the women's category, Yibbi Jansen of Netherlands was named Player of the Year 2024, while China's Ye Jiao won the Goalkeeper of the Year 2024 award. Zoe Diaz of Argentina and Sufyan Khan of Pakistan received the FIH Rising Stars awards.Alyson Annan (Australia) and Jeroen Delmee (Netherlands) were recognized as the FIH Coaches of the Year in the women's and men's categories, respectively. Sarah Wilson of Scotland and Steve Rogers of Australia won the FIH Umpire of the Year awards in the women's and men's categories.Harmanpreet expressed his gratitude for the honor and acknowledged the support of his teammates, Hockey India, and his family. Sreejesh thanked Hockey India and his team for their contributions to his success.The FIH awards recognize the outstanding achievements of players, coaches, and umpires in the sport of hockey. The winners are selected through a combination of votes from an Expert Panel, National Associations, fans, and media.

India's hockey stars, Harmanpreet Singh and PR Sreejesh, have been nominated for the prestigious FIH Player of the Year and Goalkeeper of the Year awards, respectively. The nominations recognize their exceptional performances in leading India to a bronze medal at the recently concluded Paris Olympics.Harmanpreet, the team's captain, was a force to be reckoned with throughout the tournament. His 10 goals made him the highest scorer, showcasing his remarkable drag-flicking skills. He will face stiff competition from Thierry Brinkman (Netherlands), Joep de Mol (Netherlands), Hannes Müller (Germany), and Zach Wallace (England) for the Player of the Year award.Sreejesh, a veteran goalkeeper, played a pivotal role in India's success. His resolute defense, particularly in the quarterfinal against Great Britain when India was reduced to 10 men, was crucial in securing the team's victory. He will compete against Pirmin Blaak (Netherlands), Luis Calzado (Spain), Jean-Paul Danneberg (Germany), and Tomas Santiago (Argentina) for the Goalkeeper of the Year honor.The FIH Player of the Year and Goalkeeper of the Year awards are highly coveted accolades in the hockey world. The nominees were selected by an Expert Panel composed of players, coaches, and officials from each Continental Federation. The voting process will remain open until October 11, with national associations, fans, players, coaches, officials, and media having a say in determining the winners.The nominations of Harmanpreet and Sreejesh are a testament to the resurgence of Indian hockey. Their performances have inspired a new generation of players and brought the sport back into the limelight. The awards ceremony will be held in November, where the winners will be announced and celebrated for their outstanding contributions to the game.