Success for Scottish Umpire
Scottish Umpire Martin Madden has been promoted to the FIH World Panel.
This is the highest umpiring grade, and Martin is one of only 14 Men in the world to be at this grade. Martin a member at Clydesdale was upgraded following his performances at the World Cup last month, where he did a number of key matches including the Bronze Medal Match. There is no rest for the police officer as he is in action again at the Commonwealth Games in three weeks time as the Scottish representative.
Martin is also a member of the FIH Road to Rio Programme, designed to develop the best officials for the Olympics in 2016. Scottish Hockey congratulate him on his promotion to World Panel and wish him all the best as he aims for the Olympic Games in 2016.
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