Manpreet Singh emerged as first Indian to win FIH Men's Player Of The Year Award
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Men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh has set a record, as he emerged as the first Indian to win the FIH Player of the Year award after defeating Belgium’s Arthur van Doren and Lucas Vila of Argentina to the accolade for the year 2019. Manpreet won a total of 35.2 per cent of combined votes, which includes National Associations, media, fans and players. "I am truly honoured to win this award," Manpreet said.