Hardik Singh and Salima Tete honored with ‘Player of the Year 2023’ award. Loktej Sports News
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New Delhi, March 31 (Hindustan Reporter) Indian hockey team midfielder Hardik Singh and women’s hockey team midfielder Salima Tete have received the ‘Player of the Year 2023’ award in the men’s and women’s categories respectively. For this he has been honored with the Hockey India Balbir Singh Senior Award. With this he was awarded a trophy and an amount of Rs 25 lakh.
Hockey India’s sixth annual awards 2023 ceremony was held in New Delhi on Sunday. India’s best hockey stars, officials and legends of the game were honored at the ceremony. Inaugurating the ceremony, Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh welcomed the guests, dignitaries and hockey stars.
He said that I congratulate all the players, officials and support staff for their unmatched strength, determination and constant pursuit of excellence, which has taken Indian hockey to new heights. I congratulate all the nominees and winners for their invaluable contributions.
I will continue to work hard – Hardik
On winning the Player of the Year 2023 award, Hardik Singh said that it is a matter of great pride for me to win the prestigious award. This truly reflects the hard work and commitment our team has demonstrated over the past year. I am grateful to each and every one. Thank you to everyone for their support and I will continue to work even harder in the coming year to justify this honour.
It is a matter of pride to represent the country – Salima Tete
Salima Tete said that I want to thank my teammates, coaches and support staff for showing faith in me. He said that whenever I get a chance to wear the Indian jersey and take the field to represent the country, it is a matter of great pride for me. This award will motivate me to perform even better every day.”
Lifetime Achievement Award to former veteran Ashok Kumar
On behalf of Hockey India, former veteran player Ashok Kumar was honored with the prestigious Hockey India Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award for his achievements. He was awarded a cash prize of Rs 30 lakh and a trophy.
Other major winners of Hockey India 6th Annual Awards 2023
Hockey India Baljeet Singh Award for Best Goalkeeper of the Year to PR Sreejesh
Hockey India Pargat Singh Award for Best Defender of the Year to Harmanpreet Singh
Hockey India Ajit Pal Singh Award for Best Midfielder of the Year goes to Hardik Singh
Dhanraj Pillay Award for Hockey India Forward of the Year to Abhishek
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