Following another unforgettable edition of the FIH Hockey Pro League, filled with breathtaking skill, dramatic finishes, and countless moments of brilliance, fans from around the world had the opportunity to vote for their favourite "Magical Skill" of the season through the “Poligras Magic Skill Award”.
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is delighted to announce that Australia's Steph Kershaw and Belgium's Arthur Van Doren have been crowned the winners of this Pro League season's Poligras Magic Skill Award, recognising the spectacular moments that captured the imagination of hockey fans worldwide.
Upon learning about the voting result, Steph Kershaw said: “Thank you, FIH, for the nomination, and thank you so much to all the fans who voted for me to win this award! I really appreciate all your support and look forward to you guys supporting the Hockeyroos at the World Cup too!”
Arthur Van Doren added: “I’d like to thank everybody who voted. It was a nice moment, a nice goal that I shared with Tom Boon. It’s always a good idea to give that guy the ball when he is inside the circle! See you all at the World Cup!”
Both moments are available to watch again as follows:
- Steph Kershaw (Australia) “CLASSY FINISH” (watch here)
- Arthur Van Doren (Belgium) “VAN DOREN’S MAGICAL PASS” (watch here)
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 both athletes – and their teams – on their incredible skill and performance! We look forward to seeing them again in action at the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup 2026!
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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