Jeev Milkha Singh named Asian Player of the Year

New Delhi, Mar 3 (UNI) Jeev Milkha Singh was today named Asian Player of the Year on the strength of four titles and Asian Tour Order of Merit crown in an amazing run of success last year.

Jeev, who remained in the wilderness for seven years without a title prior to the 2006 season, won last year's Volvo China Open and the Volvo Masters in Spain, in addition to his two consecutive titles on the Japanese Tour.

He was awarded the presitigious Padma Shri by the Indian government early this year in recognition of his achievements.

Other nominees for the award were Thailand's Prom Meesawat and South Korean Yang Yong-eun, according to information received here.

Spaniard Alvaro Quiros was named Young Player of the Year after his win at the Alfred Dunhill Championships, while 18-year-old Thai Chintarat Phadungsil received the Rising Star award.

UNI