Asia cup gongshu

Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr: As Hockey India gears up to host the Hockey India Annual Awards 2025 on 27 March in New Delhi, Indian hockey stars Hardik Singh and Navneet Kaur expressed their gratitude and motivation after being nominated for the prestigious Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr. Award for Player of the Year 2025, saying it feels like their hardwork is being recognised.

In addition to the top honour, Hardik Singh has also been nominated for the Hockey India Ajit Pal Singh Award for Midfielder of the Year 2025, while Navneet Kaur is also in contention for the Hockey India Dhanraj Pillay Award for Forward of the Year 2025, underlining their consistent performances over the past year.

Both players have been instrumental in India’s success on the international stage in 2025. Hardik Singh played a key role in India’s gold medal-winning campaign at the Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025, helping the team with strong midfield performances. Meanwhile, Navneet Kaur was a vital part of India’s impressive run at the Women's Asia Cup Gongshu 2025, where the team clinched the silver medal courtesy of the six goals scored by her in the campaign.