Ranchi, March 27 -- Manoj Konbegi of Simdega has been honoured with the Jamnalal Sharma Award at Hockey India's 8th Annual Awards 2025 held in New Delhi for his contribution to promoting hockey at the grassroots and helping the sport gain wider recognition.
The award was presented during the Hockey India centenary celebrations, where Konbegi was also given a cash prize of Rs five lakh.
Konbegi has been associated with hockey development in Simdega for nearly two decades and has played a key role in nurturing players from rural areas and supporting them in reaching higher levels of competition.
Reacting to the honour, he said the recognition belonged to the sport, players and supporters of Simdega, which he described as a land rich in spo...