Questions and Answers
Who were named the Players of the Year for 2023 in the men’s and women’s categories?
Hardik Singh for men and Salima Tete for women.
When is the revived Hockey India League scheduled to return?
January 2025.
What was the total prize pool for the Hockey India Awards ceremony?
₹7.56 crores.
Which notable team was honored at the event for their past achievements?
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What trophy did Hardik Singh win apart from his cash prize?
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How much cash prize did Salima Tete receive as Player of the Year?
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What award did Ashok Kumar receive at the Hockey India Awards?
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Which player won the Defender of the Year award and how much was the cash prize?
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Study Notes
Hockey India Awards 2023
- Hardik Singh awarded Player of the Year in men's category; Salima Tete honored in women's category.
- The sixth annual Hockey India Awards recognized outstanding contributions to the sport.
Revival of the Hockey India League (HIL)
- HIL to return in January 2025 after an 8-year hiatus since 2017.
- The league will include eight men's teams and six women's teams.
- Auctions for team players are anticipated to take place post-Paris Olympics.
Prize Pool and Recognitions
- Total prize pool for the awards ceremony amounted to ₹7.56 crores.
- The 2016 Junior World Cup-winning men's team celebrated for their victory, eight years later.
Key Awards and Cash Prizes
- Hardik Singh received the Balbir Singh Sr. Trophy and ₹25 lakhs, also recognized as FIH Player of the Year.
- Indian teams honored for winning the Junior Asia Cups and the Asian Champions Trophy in both men’s and women’s categories.
- Men’s team that won the Asian Games also received recognition.
Notable Individual Awards
- P.R. Sreejesh named Goalkeeper of the Year, awarded ₹5 lakhs.
- Harmanpreet Singh received Defender of the Year title, with a prize of ₹5 lakhs.
- Hardik Singh also recognized as Midfielder of the Year, with a ₹5 lakh prize.
- Abhishek named Forward of the Year, awarded ₹5 lakhs.
- Deepika Soreng recognized as Women’s U-21 Player of the Year, with ₹10 lakhs.
- Araijeet Singh Hundal awarded Men’s U-21 Player of the Year, also receiving ₹10 lakhs.
- Salima Tete, Player of the Year in women's category, awarded ₹25 lakhs.
- Ashok Kumar honored with the Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award, receiving ₹30 lakhs.
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Explore the highlights of the 2023 Hockey India Awards, where Hardik Singh and Salima Tete were honored as Players of the Year. Learn about the revival of the Hockey India League set for January 2025, including details on the number of teams and upcoming auctions.
