FIH Hockey Star Awards 2018

FIH Hockey Star Awards

Question: Who was selected as the ‘Best Male Player of the Year’ in the FIH Hockey Stars Awards, 2018?
(a) Mandeep Singh
(b) Barry Middleton
(c) Eva de Goede
(d) Arthur Van Doren
Answer: (d)
Related facts:

  • The International Hockey Federation (FIH) Annual Awards, FIH Hockey Stars Awards, 2018 were announced on February 14, 2019.
  • Belgium’s Arthur Van Doren won the ‘Best Male Player of the Year’ for the second consecutive year.
  • Eva de Goede of the Netherlands won the ‘Best Female Player of the Year’ award.
  • Other recipients includes:
  • Rising Star of the Year (Male) – Arthur De Sloover (Belgium)
  • Rising Star of the Year (Female) – Lucina von der Heyde (Argentina)
  • Goalkeeper of the Year (Male) – Vincent Vanasch (Belgium)
  • Goalkeeper of the Year (Female) – Maddie Hinch (England)
  • Coach of the year: Shane McLeod (New Zealand)
  • Rising Star of the Year (Male) – Arthur De Sloover (Belgium)
  • Rising Star of the Year (Female) – Lucina von der Heyde (Argentina)
  • Goalkeeper of the Year (Male) – Vincent Vanasch (Belgium)
  • Goalkeeper of the Year (Female) – Maddie Hinch (England)
  • Coach of the year: Shane McLeod (New Zealand)

Link:
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/de-goede-van-doren-win-2018-fih-players-of-year-awards/articleshow/67997729.cms