Former British hockey participant Imran Sherwani.— England Hockey
Imran Sherwani, who sparkled with two objectives in Britain’s 3-1 subject hockey ultimate in opposition to West Germany on the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, has died aged 63, his household introduced on Thursday.
Sherwani’s second aim and Britain’s third within the conflict within the South Korean capital drew the long-lasting response from BBC commentator Barry Davies, who requested: “Where were the Germans? But frankly, who cares!”
Sherwani was recognized with young-onset Alzheimer’s in December 2019, which he introduced two years later.
Throughout his enjoying profession, Sherwani earned 49 worldwide caps for England and represented Britain in 45 matches.
“Whilst many knew him for his sporting achievements, to us he was a devoted family man whose warmth, humour, and kindness touched everyone who knew him,” the Sherwani household mentioned in an announcement on the EuroHockey official web site.
“Sherwani will be profoundly missed, but his legacy will remain with us always.”
Sherwani additionally received silver medals for England on the 1986 World Cup and the European Championship the next 12 months.
“He was one of the very best,” EuroHockey President Marcos Hofmann mentioned.
“His performance at the final of Seoul will go down in history as one of those iconic moments which transcends our sport’s barriers and is part of the wider Olympic folklore.”
England Hockey CEO Wealthy Beer additionally paid tribute to Sherwani, calling him one of many true icons of the game.
“Beyond his achievements on the pitch, Imran was a remarkable person whose kindness and passion enriched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him,” Beer mentioned.
