Raghu Prasad: Pioneering Path to Umpire Excellence

Raghu Prasad of India has been awarded the FIH Male Umpire of the Year for 2025. With 198 international caps and extensive officiating experience, he is set to achieve 200 caps at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup. His career spans key tournaments, earning him global respect for his professionalism and dedication.

India's Raghu Prasad has been honored as the FIH Male Umpire of the Year 2025 by the International Hockey Federation, lauded for his professionalism and dedication on the international stage. This accolade crowns an illustrious career that is synonymous with excellence in hockey officiating.

Raghu Prasad stands on the brink of becoming the first Asian umpire to achieve 200 international caps, a milestone he is set to reach at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Malaysia. With a career punctuated by officiating at numerous prestigious tournaments, including the FIH Hockey Pro League and the Olympic Games, Prasad's contribution to the sport is unparalleled.

Celebrating a career that began in 2003, Prasad's journey has been marked by consistency, resilience, and exemplary conduct. His commitment to maintaining high standards both on and off the field has won him immense respect globally, inspiring a new generation of umpires. The FIH also recognized Irene Presenqui of Argentina as the Female Umpire of the Year, highlighting the vital role umpires play in elevating the sport.

(With inputs from agencies.)