My hard work paid off: Hardik Singh on winning Hockey Player of Year award
The Statesman|May 10, 2023
Versatile midfielder Hardik Singh says his elevation as vice-captain of the National hockey team is due to his consistent hard work," I was working hard for the last three to four years and my hard work paid off."
HARPAL SINGH BEDI
My hard work paid off: Hardik Singh on winning Hockey Player of Year award

He also admitted that he never expected that he will get Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr. Award for Player of the Year 2022 at the 5th Hockey India Annual Awards. In the latest episode of Hockey Te Charcha, a podcast series launched by Hockey India, Hardik Singh spoke about winning the Player of the Year award. He also opened up about getting ruled out of the World Cup and how he never stopped working hard to be where he is today.

"I think it's an inspiration to receive this award, which also ensures that I am appreciated by the people of India for playing well," he said.

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