India, March 26 -- 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 (Men U-21). The eighth edition of the annual awards is to be held here on Friday.

"I feel very happy and proud. It usually takes time to get nominated for such awards, but I got this opportunity early. Performing well in tournaments and s...