Manpreet Singh named ‘Player of the Year for 2019’

The captain of Indian men’s team Manpreet Singh was recently named ‘Player of the Year for 2019’, by the International Hockey Federation (FIH).
Manpreet became the first Indian to win the prestigious award since its introduction in 1999. Manpreet Singh successfully led India to victories in FIH Series Finals and FIH Olympic Qualifiers in 2019. He has recently completed 250 international matches for India during the FIH Men’s Hockey Series Finals 2019.
Originally written on
February 15, 2020
and last modified on
November 21, 2020.
Tags: Hockey, Hockey India, International Hockey Federation