Highlights of FIH Hockey Star Awards 2024

The Ceremony and Award Winners

- The annual FIH Hockey Star Awards for 2024 were held on November 8, 2024, in Muscat, Oman.

- Recognised for their outstanding performances, two members of the Indian hockey team were awarded. The team's captain, Harmanpreet Singh, won Men’s Player of the Year, and PR Sreejesh bagged the title of 2024’s Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year.

- The winners were decided through a voting process involving national team captains, coaches, hockey experts, fans, and media outlets.

Harmanpreet Singh: A Banner Year in Indian Hockey

- Harmanpreet Singh, one of the best drag-flickers in today’s hockey landscape, was crucial in India’s journey to a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

- He led the team in goals, scoring an impressive ten throughout the tournament.

- Beyond the Olympics, he helped secure India's victory at the Asian Champions Trophy in September 2024, earning the title of Player of the Tournament.

- This marks Singh's third win in a row of the FIH Player of the Year award, following wins in 2021 and 2022.

PR Sreejesh: A Lasting Legacy in Indian Hockey

- Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, known as the "Great Wall of India," has received the Goalkeeper of the Year award for the third time.

- His defensive skills were put to the test during a tense quarter-final match against Great Britain at the Paris 2024 Olympics. His efforts played a significant role in India's comeback victory which took place despite being down to ten players.

- He announced his retirement after the Olympics, receiving recognition for his immense contributions to Indian hockey throughout his career.