• The Indian hockey team that won the 1975 World Cup was awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award.
  • Balbir Singh Sr. Player of the Year Awards went to Savita Punia (Women) and Harmanpreet Singh (Men), both receiving ₹25 lakh.
  • Tamil Nadu Hockey Unit won the Best Unit of the Year award for its grassroots initiatives.
  • Other category winners included Amit Rohidas (Defender of the Year) and Hardik Singh (Midfielder of the Year).
  • The prize pool exceeded ₹12 crore, recognizing contributions to Indian hockey.
  • The event marked the 100th year of Indian hockey’s inception