Overview

• Deepika became the first Indian ever to claim the Poligras Magic Skill Award for the FIH Hockey Pro League
• Fans worldwide voted her solo goal in Bhubaneswar as the season’s most creative play
• In the 35th minute with India trailing 0-2, she dribbled down the left flank, beat defenders, and finished past the goalkeeper
• India forced a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in regulation and then won the match in a shootout
• Belgium’s Victor Wegnez won the men’s award for his standout midfield play against Spain