Last Updated: November 16, 2022, 16:48 IST
Hockey India on Wednesday congratulated former India participant Dharamvir Singh and Indian Women’s Hockey participant Deep Grace Ekka on being named for the National Awards which will likely be offered on November 30 on the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Dharamvir Singh, who was a part of the Indian Men’s Team for the London Olympics 2012 and gained the Gold Medal on the Asian Games 2014, will obtain the Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement.
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In his lengthy profession, he was a part of the crew that gained Silver on the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in 2014, Bronze on the Hockey World League Final in Raipur 2015, and likewise has to his credit score a Bronze Medal from the 2010 Asian Games amongst a number of different feats.
Experienced defender of the Indian Women’s Team Deep Grace Ekka will likely be honoured with the distinguished Arjuna Award. The 28-year-old from Sundergarh district in Odisha has contributed to the crew’s resurgence over the past decade. She was a part of the Indian crew’s historic fourth place on the Tokyo Olympic Games 2020, she has to her credit score a Silver and a Bronze Medal on the Asian Games 2018 and 2014 respectively.
She was additionally a part of the crew that just lately gained the Bronze Medal on the Birmingham Commonwealth Games in 2022. Among her many feats can also be a Gold Medal on the Asia Cup in 2017. She continues to be a significant member of the Indian Team at present making ready for the FIH Nations Cup in Valencia this December.
Congratulating each Dharamvir Singh and Deep Grace Ekka, Dr Dilip Tirkey, President of Hockey India mentioned, “It is a proud second for hockey that two of our stalwart hockey gamers are being recognised for his or her achievements within the sport. I congratulate Dharamvir Singh on being named for the Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement and I additionally congratulate Deep Grace Ekka on successful the Arjuna Award. Both gamers have immensely contributed to the efficiency of Indian hockey on the worldwide stage, I want them extra success and the perfect for his or her future endeavours.”
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