Bhubaneswar: Amit Rohidas has won the prestigious Hockey India Pargat Singh Award for Defender of the Year 2024.
Rohidas, Odisha’s ace drag-flicker and one of the world’s best defenders of penalty corners, received his award at the Hockey India Annual Awards function in New Delhi on Saturday.
Rohidas’ fearless tackles, rock-solid defensive qualities, and game-changing presence have greatly helped India over the years.
The 31-year-old Rohidas is a two-time Olympic bronze medallist and Asian Games gold medal winner as well. He has also served as India’s vice-captain.
The Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr Awards for Player of the Year were presented to Harmanpreet Singh (men) and Savita Punia (women). Savita was also adjudged Goalkeeper of the Year.
THE AWARDEES
Hockey India Baljit Singh Award for Goalkeeper of the Year: Savita Punia
Hockey India Pargat Singh Award for Defender of the Year: Amit Rohidas
Hockey India Ajit Pal Singh Award for Midfielder of the Year: Hardik Singh
Hockey India Dhanraj Pillay Award for Forward of the Year: Abhishek
Hockey India Asunta Lakra Award for Upcoming Player of the Year (Women – Under 21): Deepika
Hockey India Jugraj Singh Award for Upcoming Player of the Year (Men – Under 21): Araijeet Singh Hundal
Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr Award for Player of The Year (Women): Savita Punia
Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr Award for Player of The Year (Men): Harmanpreet Singh
Hockey India Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award: 1975 World Cup winning team.
