Q. Recently, who received the Asunta Lakra Award?
Answer:
Deepika Soreng
Notes: Deepika Soreng, honored with the Hockey India Asunta Lakra Award for Upcoming Player in 2023, expressed gratitude to Hockey India on April 16, 2024. Making her debut at the Women's Junior Asia Cup, she scored 7 goals in 6 matches, securing the gold medal for India. Deepika's presence in international tournaments, including the FIH Junior Women's World Cup, contributed to significant victories. Notably, she played a crucial role in India's silver medal at the FIH Women's Hockey 5s World Cup Oman 2024, earning the Young Player of the Tournament title with 9 goals.