Affan Yousuf

Affan Yousuf
Personal information
Born (1994-12-29) 29 December 1994 (age 31)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
Sport
SportField hockey
PositionForward
National team
Years Team Caps Goals
2014-present India -
Medal record
Men's field hockey
Representing  India
Asian Champions Trophy
Gold medal – first place2016 Kuantan
Updated on 8 November 2016

Affan Yousuf (born 29 December 1994) is an Indian field hockey player who plays as a forward. He was part of the Indian squad that won the 2016 Asian Men's Hockey Champions Trophy. His father Mohammed Yousuf, grandfather Khuda Dad and uncle Sameer Dad all represented India in field hockey.

It was the experience of watching his dad play hockey that inspired him to take up the game.

References

  1. ↑ "Affan Yousuf". Hockey India. Archived from the original on 10 November 2016. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
  2. ↑ Biswal, Sattwik (6 October 2016). "Sreejesh retained as captain for Asian hockey Champions Trophy". India Today. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
  3. ↑ Ninan, Susan (24 October 2016). "Affan Yousuf finds his place in Indian hockey's family of four". ESPN.in. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
  4. ↑ "Exclusive Interview with Affan Yousuf - Indian Hockey's promising one | Sportwalk Times". Sportwalk Times. 20 January 2017. Retrieved 29 March 2017.