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Lausanne, Nov 18 (PTI) India’s Raghu Prasad was on Tuesday named the FIH Male Umpire of the Year 2025 by the International Hockey Federation for “professionalism, dedication, and excellence" in officiating matches.

With 198 international umpiring caps and 33 video umpire appointments, Prasad is poised to achieve a historic milestone at the 2025 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Malaysia, where he will become the first-ever Asian umpire to reach 200 international caps.

His extensive experience includes the FIH Hockey Pro League, Commonwealth Games, Junior World Cups, and major Asian tournaments such as three Asian Games, multiple Asia Cups, and Asian Champions Trophies.

“FIH proudly announces the recipients of the FIH Hockey Stars Awards – Umpire of the Year category, cel

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