New Delhi: Experienced striker S.V. Sunil and young drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh were on Thursday named as the Asian Hockey Federation Player of the Year and Promising Player of the Year 2016, respectively.
The 28-year-old Sunil played a vital role in India’s successful outing at the Champions Trophy in London last year where he led the forwards. Considered to be one of the quickest men on the pitch in the world, Sunil has also served as the team’s vice-captain.
Said the Kodagu lad, “This award is icing on the cake. I believe Indian hockey is growing year by year and we have enjoyed some memorable victories in 2016. This award could not have been possible if not for our team work. I would like to thank Hockey India, our coaches and support staff too who work with us day in and day out as one big family.”
Harmanpreet too had a stupendous 2016 with the colts winning the Junior World Cup in Lucknow.
