Indian hockey stars Hardik Singh and Salima Tete were named the men’s and women’s Player of The Year.
This was the sixth edition of the annual Hockey India Awards, which celebrates the outstanding Indian hockey players from each calendar year.
Munich 1972 Olympic bronze medallist Ashok Kumar was honoured with the Hockey India Lifetime Achievement Award, named after his father Dhyan Chand, for his contribution to the sport.
Other award winners:
Hockey India Baljit Singh Award for Goalkeeper of the Year: PR Sreejesh
Hockey India Pargat Singh Award for Defender of the Year: Harmanpreet Singh
Hockey India Ajit Pal Singh Award for Midfielder of the Year: Hardik Singh
Hockey India Dhanraj Pillay Award for Forward of the Year: Abhishek
Hockey India Asunta Lakra Award for Upcoming Player of the Year (Women – Under 21): Deepika Soreng
Hockey India Jugraj Singh Award for Upcoming Player of the Year (Men – Under 21): Araijeet Singh Hundal.