Hockey India names RP Singh, Ibemhal for Dhyan Chand award

Lucknow: Hockey India on Saturday announced the nomination of former international hockey player and UP sports director

RP Singh

for Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award. Men’s team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and former women’s team player Deepika were named for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award while Harmanpreet Singh, Vandana Katariya and Navjot Kaur were nominated for the Arjuna Award. The name of M Ch. Sanggai Ibemhal has also being sent for Dhyan Chand Award. Coaches BJ Kariappa and CR Kumar have been nominated for the Dronacharya Award. “Any award or recognition motivates one to give one’s best. I am happy that my name has been sent for the award,” Singh said. He also expressed happiness over the nomination of Vandana Katariya, a former player from Lucknow Sports hostel, for Arjuna award.

Singh has won medals in Seoul Asian Games (1986), Beijing Asian Games (1990) and Asia Cup (1989). He has also played Hockey World Cup in London (1986) and Lahore (1990).


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