Indian Men's Hockey Team Vice Captain Hardik Singh has expressed his gratitude and excitement after he was honoured with the prestigious Hockey India Ajit Pal Singh Award for Midfielder of the Year 2024 at the recently held Hockey India 7th Annual Awards. The award, which included a cash prize of INR 5 lakh, solidifies Hardik's reputation as the engine of the Indian midfield as the 26-year old's creativity, vision, exceptional control, and ability to transition play from defence to attack have made him a vital force behind India's success in recent years, as per a release from Hockey India.