Hardik Singh is the FIH Player of the Year for men.
Men’s FIH Player of the Year went to Hardik Singh, a defender for the Indian hockey team. He won the award at the FIH Hockey Star Awards 2023.
The talented player took a key part in India’s bronze medal win at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and now has this award to add to his collection.
Xan de Waard is the FIH Player of the Year for women.
The winner of the Women’s FIH Player of the Year award was Dutch player Xan de Waard, who showed off her amazing hockey skills.
Savita Punia was the best goalkeeper of the year.
The award for Best Goalkeeper of the Year went to Savita Punia, leader of the Indian women’s hockey team. This is her third win in a row in this area, showing how good she is at keeping the goals in place.
How voters choose winners and how awards are given
The winners were chosen by a strict voting process that included a group of experts, team leaders and coaches from national associations, as well as votes from fans and the media.
This open method makes sure that players’ performances are judged in a complete way.
The Amazing Journey of Hardik Singh
Hardik Singh, who is 25 years old, has already played 114 times for India.
India won gold medals at the Asian Champions Trophy in Malaysia and the Asian Games 2023 in the People’s Republic of China earlier this year thanks in large part to his outstanding play.
Singh had a big effect on the game, even though he missed the 2023 FIH Hockey World Cup because of a hamstring injury.
At home, the Hockey India Awards 2022 bring praise.
Singer Singh won the Player of the Year award at the Hockey India Awards 2022 in March, which recognized his skill and service to Indian hockey.
Harmanpreet Singh’s Interesting Trip
Harmanpreet Singh, captain of the Indian men’s hockey team and winner of the last two FIH Player of the Year awards, didn’t make it this time, but his amazing story continues to inspire and make a big difference in Indian hockey.