Archive · 18 Sep 2026
Bichu Devi, Abdul Rehman Win World Cup Skill Awards
Two hockey players won special awards for exciting moments at the World Cup.
Bichu Devi Karibam plays goalkeeper for India.
She made a quick save against England near the end of a game.
That save helped India move through the pool stage and later finish fifth.
Abdul Rehman plays striker for Pakistan.
He moved past four defenders and scored against Wales using impressive 3D skills.
Hockey fans voted for the moments they liked best.
Bichu Devi received 52% of the women's votes, while Rehman received 44% of the men's votes.
India goalkeeper Bichu Devi Karibam and Pakistan striker Abdul Rehman won Poligras Magic Skill Awards.
The awards recognized outstanding individual performances at the FIH World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Bichu Devi was honored for a last-minute reflex save against England.
Abdul Rehman won for his 3D skills and goal against Wales.
Fans selected the winners, with Bichu Devi receiving 52% and Rehman 44% of votes.
- Who
- Indian goalkeeper Bichu Devi Karibam and Pakistan striker Abdul Rehman.
- What
- They won the Poligras Magic Skill Awards for standout World Cup performances.
- When
- Following the recently concluded FIH World Cup.
- Where
- The FIH World Cup was held in the Netherlands and Belgium; the recognized moments came against England and Wales.
- Why
- Fans selected exceptional moments that captured the magic of hockey.
- Award organizer
- The awards were presented by FIH Global Supplier Polytan.
- Women's winner
- Bichu Devi Karibam of India.
- Women's winning moment
- A stunning reflex save in the final minute against England.
- Women's vote share
- Bichu Devi received 52% of the votes.
- Men's winner
- Abdul Rehman of Pakistan.
- Men's winning moment
- He dribbled past four defenders and scored against Wales.
- Men's vote share
- Abdul Rehman received 44% of the votes, ahead of Kenton Melville's 39%.