Fernando Gomez (Argentina) has been appointed to the 8th Asia Cup Men in Kuantan, Malaysia, May 09-16, 2009.

The appointment is part of the Pan American Umpiring Committee / Asian Hockey Federation Umpiring Committee Exchange Program. This program has been in existence since 2005 and is an agreement between the PAHF and the AHF to facilitate opportunities for our respective continents to develop our young international umpires.

Fernando (31) started as an umpire at the age of 16 years. In 2007, he obtained his International Badge at the Four Nations in Santiago, Chile. He then held the whistle at the Pan American Junior Championship (Junior World Cup qualidier) in October 2008, in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago. More recently, he officiated at the Men's Pan American Cup in Santiago, Chile. PAHF wish Fernando all the best in his up coming test in Malaysia!

2009 Pan American Cup - Santiago, Chile - Uruguay vs. Trinidad & Tobago
Gus Soteriades (USA) and Fernando Gomez (Argentina)
Picture Alex Masters