The Egyptian Hockey Federation was awarded the Pablo Negre Trophy in Santiago today.

The Trophy is awarded annually by the FIH Council to the National Association which has by its activities, initiatives and sportsmanship served best the course of hockey and made it more popular during the previous two years.

The Trophy is dedicated to the memory of Pablo Negre, a highly respected hockey identity who rendered exceptional services to the sport. It was presented to the FIH in 1973 by his family and his friends.