New Delhi, March 26 -- Ahead of the eighth edition of the Hockey India Annual Awards, which is scheduled to be held on 27 March in New Delhi, promising Indian hockey talents Anmol Ekka and Sakshi Rana expressed their pride and excitement after being nominated for prestigious under-21 honours.

Anmol Ekka has been nominated for the Hockey India Jugraj Singh Award for Upcoming Player of the Year 2025 (Men Under 21). Meanwhile, Sakshi Rana is in contention for the Hockey India Asunta Lakra Award for Upcoming Player of the Year 2025 (Women Under 21). The nominations highlight the standout contributions of the two players last year, according to a press release from Hockey India.

Speaking about his nomination, Anmol Ekka said, "It's a great f...