The much-awaited Hockey India 5th Annual Awards 2022 took place in the capital city on Friday which saw the National Federation celebrate India's best hockey stars, officials and former greats of the sport.

Hardik Singh, Savita Punia bag Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr. Award for Player of the Year 2022

Manpreet Singh has become the first Indian to win the international hockey federation's player of the year award. The captain of the Indian men's team won 35.2 per cent of the combined votes and beat Belgium's Arthur van Doren and Lucas Vila of Argentina to the coveted honour.

Manpreet Singh becomes first Indian to win FIH hockey Player of the Year award

Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk won the UEFA Men's Player of the Year award on Thursday, edging out Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, while Lucy Bronze took the women's prize.

Virgil van Dijk, Lucy Bronze take UEFA Player of the Year honours

Indian skipper Manpreet Singh has been honoured with the 2018 Player of the Year award by the Asian Hockey Federation while women's team striker Lalremsiami bagged the Rising Player of The Year prize.

Manpreet Singh named 2018 Player of the Year by Asian hockey body

Luka Modric started the year 2018 with his tremendous performance for Real Madrid and his crucial contributions in the midfield inspired the team to win Champions League after defeating Liverpool in the final.

From football World Cup to Ballon d'Or, year 2018 belongs to Luka Modric