Hockey India Annual Awards 2024: Celebrating a Century of Excellence
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News? | The Hockey India Annual Awards 2024 celebrated the finest talents in Indian hockey, coinciding with the centenary of Indian hockey and the 50th anniversary of India's 1975 Men's Hockey World Cup victory. |
| Venue | New Delhi |
| Top Honorees | - Harmanpreet Singh (Balbir Singh Sr Award - Player of the Year, Men) - Savita Punia (Balbir Singh Sr Award - Player of the Year, Women) |
| Complete List of Winners | |
| Goalkeeper of the Year | Savita Punia (Baljit Singh Award) |
| Defender of the Year | Amit Rohidas (Pargat Singh Award) |
| Midfielder of the Year | Hardik Singh (Ajit Pal Singh Award) |
| Forward of the Year | Abhishek (Dhanraj Pillay Award) |
| Upcoming Player (Women U-21) | Deepika (Asunta Lakra Award) |
| Upcoming Player (Men U-21) | Araijeet Singh Hundal (Jugraj Singh Award) |
| Lifetime Achievement Award | 1975 World Cup Winning Team (Major Dhyan Chand Award) |