While Olympian Birendra Lakra was named “Player of the Year” in the male category, Namita Toppo won the “Asunta Lakra Award for Upcoming Player of the Year” in women’s under-21 category.
Notably, Lakra and Toppo both hail from Odisha’s Sundargarh district.
Dhruv Batra Award for Player of the Year (Men): Birendra Lakra, Rs.25,00,000