Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Indian Umpire Raghu Prasad Named World Hockey's Male Umpire of the Year
Indian hockey umpire Raghu Prasad was chosen as the best male umpire of the year by the International Hockey Federation (FIH).
He has been umpiring for 23 years and has officiated in many important matches, including World Cups and Olympic Games.
Prasad will soon become the first Asian umpire to reach 200 international caps.
Raghu Prasad named International Hockey Federation's (FIH) Male Umpire of the Year
Recognized for 23-year international career marked by consistency, resilience, and excellence
Argentina's Irene Presenqui named Female Umpire of the Year
Prasad has officiated at every major tournament, including four World Cups and three Olympic Games
Set to become first Asian umpire to reach 200 international caps at 2025 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup
- Who
- Raghu Prasad
- What
- Named International Hockey Federation's Male Umpire of the Year
- When
- 2025
- Where
- Worldwide
- Why
- For his remarkable 23-year international career marked by consistency, resilience, and excellence
- Career Start
- 1999-2000
- International Debut
- 2003
- Major Tournaments Officiated
- Four World Cups, Three Olympic Games, FIH Pro League, Commonwealth Games, Junior World Cups, Asian Games, Asia Cups, Asian Champions Trophies
- International Caps
- 198
- Video Umpire Appointments
- 33
