Indian Hockey Stars Honored at FIH Hockey Star Awards 2024 in Muscat, Oman
Indian hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh and legendary goalkeeper PR Sreejesh received top honors at the prestigious FIH Hockey Star Awards 2024, held in Muscat, Oman. Harmanpreet was named Player of the Year, while PR Sreejesh was awarded Goalkeeper of the Year, celebrating their outstanding performances in international hockey.
Harmanpreet Singh: FIH Player of the Year 2024
Harmanpreet Singh, known as one of the finest drag-flickers in modern hockey, played a crucial role in India’s success at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Leading the Indian men’s hockey team, he scored an impressive 10 goals, emerging as the tournament’s top scorer and propelling India to a historic bronze medal.
The Indian captain also led his team to victory in the Asian Champions Trophy in September, where he was named Player of the Tournament. This latest accolade marks Harmanpreet’s third FIH Player of the Year award, having previously won in 2021 and 2022. He received a remarkable 63.84% of the total votes, with significant support from fans, the media, the expert panel, and national hockey associations. Joop de Mol from the Netherlands was the runner-up, securing 16.10% of the vote share.
PR Sreejesh: FIH Goalkeeper of the Year 2024
PR Sreejesh, affectionately known as the “Great Wall of India,” capped off his illustrious career by winning the Goalkeeper of the Year award for the third time. Sreejesh’s retirement following the Paris 2024 Olympics was marked with well-deserved accolades, and he received 62.22% of the votes.
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Sreejesh’s heroics were pivotal during India’s thrilling quarter-final victory over Great Britain at the Paris Olympics, where he defended brilliantly despite India being down to 10 men in the first half. Reflecting on the award, Sreejesh said, “It has been a dream year for me. I could not have asked for a better parting gift than the accolades I have received post-Olympics. And this one is incredibly special as it comes from votes across genres.”
Women’s Hockey Winners: Yibbi Jansen and Ye Jiao
Yibbi Jansen from the Netherlands was awarded the Women’s Player of the Year for her exceptional contributions to her team’s success, while Ye Jiao of China won Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year, recognizing her stellar performances in goal.
Complete List of FIH Hockey Star Awards 2024 Winners
- Men’s Player of the Year: Harmanpreet Singh (India)
- Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year: PR Sreejesh (India)
- Women’s Player of the Year: Yibbi Jansen (Netherlands)
- Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year: Ye Jiao (China)
- Men’s Rising Star of the Year: Sufyan Khan (Pakistan)
- Women’s Rising Star of the Year: Zoe Diaz (Argentina)
- Men’s Coach of the Year: Jeroen Delmee (Netherlands)
- Women’s Coach of the Year: Alyson Annan (China)
- Men’s Umpire of the Year: Steve Rogers (Australia)
- Women’s Umpire of the Year: Sarah Wilson (Scotland)
MCQs Based on FIH Hockey Star Awards 2024
- Where was the FIH Hockey Star Awards 2024 ceremony held?
A) Paris, France
B) Muscat, Oman
C) New Delhi, India
D) Amsterdam, NetherlandsAnswer: B) Muscat, Oman - Who won the Men’s Player of the Year award at the FIH Hockey Star Awards 2024?
A) Joop de Mol
B) PR Sreejesh
C) Harmanpreet Singh
D) Sufyan KhanAnswer: C) Harmanpreet Singh - How many goals did Harmanpreet Singh score at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
A) 8
B) 10
C) 12
D) 15Answer: B) 10 - Who was named the Women’s Player of the Year at the FIH Hockey Star Awards 2024?
A) Ye Jiao
B) Sarah Wilson
C) Yibbi Jansen
D) Zoe DiazAnswer: C) Yibbi Jansen - What percentage of votes did Harmanpreet Singh receive to win the Player of the Year award?
A) 58.72%
B) 63.84%
C) 45.11%
D) 70.90%Answer: B) 63.84% - Which player was referred to as the “Great Wall of India”?
A) Harmanpreet Singh
B) Joop de Mol
C) Sufyan Khan
D) PR SreejeshAnswer: D) PR Sreejesh - Who won the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award?
A) Ye Jiao
B) Sarah Wilson
C) Zoe Diaz
D) Alyson AnnanAnswer: A) Ye Jiao - Which coach was awarded the Men’s Coach of the Year?
A) Jeroen Delmee
B) Alyson Annan
C) Steve Rogers
D) Sarah WilsonAnswer: A) Jeroen Delmee
