Only two Indians, defender Sardara Singh and forward Rani Rampal, figure in the International Hockey Federation's (FIH) All Star men and women's teams for 2010. Sardara Singh, who began his profession as a forward and then shifted to the midfield before converting to a sweeper back, has had an wonderful career and is among the 18 players in the men's All-Star team.Rani Rampal made her mark at the 2010 Women's World Cup where she emerged as the top field goal scorer. Her eye-catching performances have put her alongside legends such as Luciana Aymar of Argentina, the ace striker.
Rampal was adjudged Player of the Tournament at the World Cup held in Argentina.The two groups feature a digit of famous icons such as five-time nominees Luciana Aymar, Australian skipper Jamie Dwyer and Dutch drag flick specialist Teun de Nooijer. These three players have also together a staggering 14 FIH Player of the Year titles over the past decade. Argentina's Carlos Retegui and Danny Kerry of England have been named coaches of the women's All Stars list while Kookaburra's boss Ric Charlesworth and Markus Weise of Germany have made the men's list.
Retegui had a near flawless 12 months, guiding Argentina's women team to success at the World Cup and Champions Trophy, while Kerry's England team took great strides forward by winning a trio of bronze medals at the Champions Trophy, World Cup and Common wealth Games tournaments. Charlesworth's addition is no surprise considering his amazing training achievements this year, overseeing Australian triumphs at the Champions Trophy, World Cup and the Common wealth Games.
Rampal was adjudged Player of the Tournament at the World Cup held in Argentina.The two groups feature a digit of famous icons such as five-time nominees Luciana Aymar, Australian skipper Jamie Dwyer and Dutch drag flick specialist Teun de Nooijer. These three players have also together a staggering 14 FIH Player of the Year titles over the past decade. Argentina's Carlos Retegui and Danny Kerry of England have been named coaches of the women's All Stars list while Kookaburra's boss Ric Charlesworth and Markus Weise of Germany have made the men's list.
Retegui had a near flawless 12 months, guiding Argentina's women team to success at the World Cup and Champions Trophy, while Kerry's England team took great strides forward by winning a trio of bronze medals at the Champions Trophy, World Cup and Common wealth Games tournaments. Charlesworth's addition is no surprise considering his amazing training achievements this year, overseeing Australian triumphs at the Champions Trophy, World Cup and the Common wealth Games.
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