Harmanpreet, Sreejesh shortlisted for FIH Hockey Stars Awards
The Hindu
India's Harmanpreet Singh nominated for FIH player of the year, PR Sreejesh for goalkeeper; expert panel shortlisted candidates.
India captain Harmanpreet Singh was on Tuesday (September 17, 2024) nominated for the player of the year award by the FIH while the legendary PR Sreejesh will be in contention for goalkeeper of the year honour.
The International Hockey Federation’s (FIH) announced the shortlisted candidates.
Both Harmanpreet and Sreejesh played vital roles in India's splendid campaign in the Paris Olympics where the team claimed a bronze medal.
Skipper Harmanpreet led from the front with 10 goals — most for any player in the tournament.
Harmanpreet will compete with Thierry Brinkman (Netherlands), Joep de Mol (Netherlands), Hannes Müller (Germany), and Zach Wallace (England) for the award.
Playing in his last tournament for India, the venerable Sreejesh put forth resolute display of defence throughout the campaign, especially against the Great Britain when the team was reduced to 10 men in the second quarter of the quarterfinal.
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