The prestigious award was received by Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh during the ceremony.
The Tyson-Paul bout will consist of eight two-minute rounds, instead of the regulation three-minute rounds.
By not playing Saturday, it means the earliest that Messi will participate in a match again is Sept. 14 when Inter Miami faces Philadelphia.
The Indian armed forces have a long and distinguished tradition of contributing to the country's sporting achievements
Given his significance to the squad, the German manager has urged the club’s management not to sell the Dutchman this summer transfer window under any circumstances.