New Delhi, Yet to make his senior international debut but in contention for two awards at the upcoming Hockey India annual gala, young goalkeeper Prince Deep Singh said the twin nominations have silenced self-doubt and fuelled ambition in him.
The 21-year-old, currently training at the senior men's national camp, is nominated in two of the biggest categories Hockey India Baljit Singh Award for Goalkeeper of the Year 2025 and Hockey India Jugraj Singh Award for Upcoming Player of the Year 2025.
Prince Deep won a gold medal at the FIH Junior Asia Cup in 2024, a silver at the Sultan of Johor Cup in 2025, and a bronze at the FIH Men's Junior World Cup in Chennai last year.
His journey to this moment has been shaped by performances under pressure, including a crucial match at the FIH Junior World Cup where he stood tall in crunch situations.
Prince Deep hails from Pathankot and did not start as a goalkeeper, but was encouraged to try goalkeeping in hockey after his coaches noticed his height and reach.
