Hockey India Awards 2025 to take place on March 15, Harmanpreet, Savita among nominees for Player of the Year

The seventh edition of Hockey India Awards will take place on March 15 in New Delhi, India’s apex body for hockey announced on Monday.

Thirty two nominees across eight categories have made it to the final shortlist, including Harmanpreet Singh and Savita Punia in Player of the Year, Men and Women, respectively.

With a record prize pool of approx INR 12 crore, the ceremony will celebrate the finest performances in Indian hockey in the 2024 season.

“The Hockey India 7th Annual Awards 2024 is a celebration of the extraordinary talent we have in Indian hockey. These nominations reflect the resilience and determination of our players, who continue to raise the bar for the sport,” Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey said.

India’s Olympic bronze medal-winning team will be felicitated at the ceremony, along with the Men’s and Women’s teams that won the Asian Champions Trophy in 2024. The Junior Asia Cup-winning Men’s and Women’s teams will also be honoured.

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“It’s not just about recognising individual achievements but honouring the collective spirit of Indian hockey that has shone through in 2024. We’re excited to come together as a community to applaud their hard work and inspire a new generation of players,” Tirkey added.

The date commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Indian Men’s Hockey Team’s historic World Cup victory on the same date in 1975.

Moreover, 2025 marks 100 years of Indian hockey, as the country became affiliated with the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on 7 November 1925.

“ This year’s awards ceremony promises to be a memorable occasion, and I believe it will motivate everyone in our hockey ecosystem to continue striving for greater heights in the future,” Hockey India Secretary General Shri Bhola Nath Singh said.