Hockey India Annual Awards will be held on March 15, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Indian men’s team’s historic World Cup victory on the same date in 1975. The ceremony will also include several special awards, such as the Hockey India President Award for Outstanding Achievement. A total of 32 nominees across eight categories have made it to the final shortlist. Harmanpreet Singh, PR Sreejesh, Savita and Lalremsiami were among the nominees across various categories for the annual accolade. 2025 marks 100 years of Indian hockey, as India became affiliated with the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on November 7, 1925, just a year after FIH’s formation. With a record prize pool of approx. Rs 12 crores, this awards ceremony is set to be the biggest. The Olympic bronze medal-winning team will be felicitated, along with the Men�’s and Women’s teams that won the Asian Champions Trophy in 2024. The Junior Asia Cup-winning Men’S and Women’’s teams will also be honoured during the award ceremony.