Sufyan Khan

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Sufyan Khan
Personal information
Born (2004-03-13) 13 March 2004 (age 20)
Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan
Playing position Defence
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023- Pakistan U–21 17 (10)
2022– Pakistan 31 (17)
Medal record
Men's field hockey
Representing  Pakistan
Sultan Azlan Shah Cup
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Ipoh Team
Silver medal – second place 2024 Ipoh Team
Hockey Junior Asia Cup
Silver medal – second place 2023 Salalah Team

Sufyan Muhammad Khan is a field hockey player from Pakistan, who plays as a defender and drag flick specialist.

Early life

Khan was born in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He was initially mentored in his hometown by former Pakistan hockey player, Ihsanullah, before moving to the Dar Hockey Academy in Lahore.[1]

Career

Club

Khan played for Pakistan Navy between 2022 and 2023 before moving to Mari Petroleum in 2023.[2]

Under–21

Khan represented the Pakistan U–21 side at 2023 Sultan of Johor Cup, 2023 Junior Hockey World Cup, and 2023 Junior Asia Cup.[3]

Senior national team

Khan made his senior international debut in 2022 at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, where the team finished third.[3]

Since his debut, Khan is seen as a penalty corner specialist.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Dar Hockey Academy's Sufyan top scorer for Pakistan". Daily Times. 22 November 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  2. ^ "Navy withdraws arrest warrant of hockey player". DAWN.COM. 9 April 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Sufyan Khan". tms.fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 7 May 2024.

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