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Deepika Sehrawat Becomes First Indian to Win Poligras Magic Skill Award for 2024–25 Season.

Awards | Dated: 17 Jul 2025

In July 2025, Indian women’s hockey forward Deepika Sehrawat created history by becoming the first-ever Indian player to win the Poligras Magic Skill Award for the 2024–25 season. The award is presented by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) to celebrate the most creative and skillful performances in the FIH Hockey Pro League, based on a global fan voting system.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - Deepika earned this prestigious recognition for her outstanding solo goal against the World No.1 team, the Netherlands, during the FIH Pro League 2024–25 match held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Her remarkable dribbling and finishing skills were widely applauded and ultimately garnered overwhelming fan support, leading her to clinch the award.
  • - She was one of three finalists in the women’s category, alongside Patricia Alvarez of Spain and a collective entry from the Australian women’s team. Deepika's win is especially significant as it highlights India’s rising prominence in global women’s hockey and the individual brilliance of young players on the international stage.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The Poligras Magic Skill Award, introduced by FIH, is aimed at showcasing top-tier creative hockey moments across the season, encouraging flair, innovation, and technical mastery. The award is named after Poligras, the turf brand used in many elite hockey competitions, and reflects modern skill-driven gameplay.
  • (ii) In the men’s category, the award was won by Victor Wegnez of Belgium for his brilliant midfield play that led to a stunning team goal against Spain. The simultaneous recognition of Deepika Sehrawat and Wegnez underscores the global reach of the award and FIH’s commitment to celebrating excellence in both men's and women’s hockey.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, who became the first-ever Indian hockey player to win the Poligras Magic Skill Award for the 2024–25 season?

Correct Answer: Deepika Sehrawat

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