Luciana Aymar has been presented with the FIH Woman Player
of the Year Award for the eighth time in her long and distinguished career. She
previously won the Award in 2001, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009 (when she won it
jointly with Dutch striker Naomi Van As) and in 2010.
36 year old Argentine international Aymar is the oldest
recipient of the Award. Although it has
been rumoured that she has been about to retire for several years, she was in
her nation’s side which reached the last four of the World League, currently
being played.
The Award was presented by FIH Board member Pam Stuper
during a special ceremony held at the World League Finals at San Miguel de
Tucaman in Argentina.
There was good news for supporters of English hockey. Among
the 10 strong shortlist to receive the Award was England and GB international
Alex Danson
Also presented was the FIH Woman Talent of the Year Award,
formerly known as the Young Player of the Year Award. This went to 19 year old Dutch forward Maria
Verschoor. England also featured in this
Award, with Lily Owsley being shortlisted.
