The FIH Hockey World Cup 2006 Qualifiers will undoubtedly remain one of the highlights of this year for international hockey. Held across three continents – Ismailia (Egypt), Santiago (Chile) and Hyderabad (India) – these tournaments were a testament to sporting excellence and high emotions. This bodes well for the World Cup!
As always, certain moments stood out, and the International Hockey Federation (FIH) is delighted to announce the list of outstanding athletes who have been selected as winners of the Poligras Magic Skill Award for the Qualifiers:
- Teresa Viana (URU) – “GOAL-LINE CLEARANCE”
- Maria Maldonado (CHI) – “MAGICAL FINISH”
- Afraz (PAK) – “AN INCREDIBLE FINISH”
- Benjamin Walker (IRL) – “POWERFUL VOLLEY”
The prestigious Poligras Magic Skill Award celebrates the extraordinary talent and innovative skills of hockey players worldwide. It stands as a testament to Poligras’s commitment to hockey innovation and nurturing the next generation, honouring standout performances that push boundaries and enhance the skillset of hockey.
Many congratulations to all four athletes – and their teams – on their incredible skill and performance!
About Sport Group, AstroTurf, Polytan & Poligras
Sport Group is the parent company of Polytan and AstroTurf, the two longest-established companies in the synthetic sports surface industry. Poligras hockey turf, part of Sport Group’s portfolio of specialist surface brands, is available worldwide through AstroTurf in the Americas and Polytan in EMEA and Asia Pacific. Trusted at the highest level of hockey, LA28 will mark the ninth Olympic Games played on Poligras.
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