Olympic hockey captain to visit Island

Friday, 2 December 2016 00:00

Team GB's hockey captain will take centre stage at next year's Isle of Man Sports Awards.

Kate Richardson-Walsh led the hockey team to gold at the Rio Olympics this summer - she was also picked to carry the GB flag at the games' closing ceremony.

She's the most capped female hockey player in Great British history and has been shortlisted for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.

The Isle of Man Sports Awards will be held on March 22nd 2017 - the event highlights the success of the Island's sportsmen and women.

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