| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 December 1994 Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Sport | |
| Position | Forward |
| Updated on 8 November 2016. | |
Affan Yousuf (born 29 December 1994) is an Indian field hockey player who plays as a forward.[1] He was part of the Indian squad that won the 2016 Asian Men's Hockey Champions Trophy.[2] His father Mohammed Yousuf, grandfather Khuda Dad and uncle Sameer Dad all represented India in field hockey.[3]
It was the experience of watching his dad play hockey that inspired him to take up the game.[4]
References
- ↑ "Affan Yousuf". Hockey India. Archived from the original on 10 November 2016. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- ↑ Biswal, Sattwik (6 October 2016). "Sreejesh retained as captain for Asian hockey Champions Trophy". India Today. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- ↑ Ninan, Susan (24 October 2016). "Affan Yousuf finds his place in Indian hockey's family of four". ESPN.in. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- ↑ "Exclusive Interview with Affan Yousuf - Indian Hockey's promising one | Sportwalk Times". Sportwalk Times. 20 January 2017. Retrieved 29 March 2017.
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