Harmanpreet Singh, PR Sreejesh Nominated for FIH Awards

Indian men's hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh has been nominated for the FIH Player of the Year award, while veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh is in contention for the Goalkeeper of the Year honor. Both players were instrumental in India's bronze medal victory at the Paris Olympics, with Harmanpreet scoring the most goals in the tournament (10) and Sreejesh providing crucial defense, particularly in the quarterfinal against Great Britain. The nominations were determined by an Expert Panel using match data from various international competitions in 2024. The voting process will remain open until October 11, with votes from the Expert Panel, national associations, fans, players, and media contributing to the final results. This recognition marks a significant achievement for the Indian hockey team, which has secured back-to-back Olympic bronze medals. Sreejesh is expected to retire following this tournament, adding emotional weight to his nomination.