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Amit Rohidas: 바카라Defender Of The Year Award Gives Me More Energy To Contribute To Team'

Winning the prestigious Pargat Singh Award, along with a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh, Rohidas reflected on the hard work and teamwork that led to this achievement

Indian Men바카라s Hockey Team stalwart Amit Rohidas
Indian Men바카라s Hockey Team stalwart Amit Rohidas. Photo: Special arrangement
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Indian Men바카라s Hockey Team stalwart Amit Rohidas was left both surprised and overjoyed after being named the Defender of the Year 2024 at the Hockey India 7th Annual Awards. Winning the prestigious Pargat Singh Award, along with a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh, Rohidas reflected on the hard work and teamwork that led to this achievement. (More Hockey News)

The 31-year-old admitted that he hadn바카라t expected to win, considering the tough competition from Harmanpreet Singh, Sanjay, and Udita. 바카라Everyone had played well throughout the year, and I was just happy to be nominated,바카라 he said. 바카라When I actually won, it was an incredible feeling.바카라

Rohidas, regarded as one of the world바카라s best first-rushers, revealed that while he hadn바카라t discussed his nomination with his teammates, his friends and well-wishers were confident in his chances. 바카라People kept telling me I would win, but I believed it was in God바카라s hands. I바카라m just grateful for the recognition.바카라

Winning the award has further strengthened his motivation. 바카라This pushes me to work even harder,바카라 he said. 바카라Hockey is a team game, and I owe this to my teammates, coaching staff, and family for their constant support.바카라

His family, watching the awards ceremony on YouTube, were thrilled with his achievement. 바카라They told me to keep playing for the nation, and awards will keep coming. Their happiness is my biggest motivation,바카라 Rohidas shared.

Looking ahead, he remains focused on the FIH Pro League in June and the Asia Cup, both crucial for qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. He also cherishes the 2024 Paris Olympics, where India defeated Australia for the first time in 52 years, before clinching back-to-back Olympic Bronze medals.

바카라It was a historic win, one that will always stay with me,바카라 Rohidas concluded.

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