Ismaili field hockey

Ismaili field hockey refers to the field hockey team that represents the Ismaili community, a Shia Muslim branch of the Fatimid Caliphate. The Ismaili community has a strong presence in many countries, particularly in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.

Ismaili field hockey teams have been participating in international competitions for many years, and have achieved significant success. Here are a few notable achievements:

  1. African Hockey Federation (AFHF) tournaments: Ismaili teams have won several AFHF tournaments, including the 2013 and 2015 editions of the African Club Championships.
  2. Asian Games: Ismaili players have represented their countries in the Asian Games, including Pakistan, India, and Kenya.
  3. Commonwealth Games: Ismaili players have also represented their countries in the Commonwealth Games, including Pakistan, India, and Kenya.
  4. Olympic Games: Although Ismaili teams have not qualified for the Olympic Games, individual Ismaili players have represented their countries in the Olympics.

Some notable Ismaili field hockey players include:

  1. Hassan Sardar (Pakistan): Regarded as one of the greatest field hockey players of all time, Sardar won three Olympic gold medals and three World Cup titles with Pakistan.
  2. Abdul Rashid (Pakistan): A former captain of the Pakistan national team, Rashid won two Olympic gold medals and two World Cup titles.
  3. Muhammad Imran (Pakistan): A former captain of the Pakistan national team, Imran won two Olympic gold medals and two World Cup titles.
  4. Haseem Khan (Kenya): A former captain of the Kenya national team, Khan won several international tournaments, including the African Club Championships.

The Ismaili community has a strong tradition of promoting field hockey, and many Ismaili players have gone on to represent their countries at the international level.