Arslan Qadir Explained

Arslan Qadir
Fullname:Muhammad Arslan Qadir
Nationality:Pakistani
Country:Pakistan
Sport:Field hockey

Muhammad Arslan Qadir known as Arslan Qadir (born 5 February 1994)[1] is a Pakistani field hockey player.

Background and family

Qadir belongs to Dera Ghazi Khan. His brother, Faisal has also represented Pakistan in hockey.

Career

2010

At the Youth Olympics held in Singapore, Qadir emerged the joint top goal scorer with 10 goals and helped the team win a silver medal.[2]

2013

Qadir made his senior debut during the Australian tour just before the Asian Champions Trophy in Japan.[2] He was part of the 2013 Junior World Cup.[2]

2014

Qadir was part of the team at the 2014 Champions Trophy held in Bhubaneswar, India. His 2 goals in the semi-final win over India earned him the man of the match award.[3] Before the Champions Trophy, Qadir had earned 46 international caps.[1]

Notes and References

  1. http://hockeyindia.org/images/stories/2013/09/Pakistan.pdf Pakistan Squad at Champions Trophy
  2. http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/sport/05-Dec-2014/dar-hockey-academy-s-arsalan-in-pakistan-squad-for-champions-trophy Dar Hockey Academy's Arsalan in Pakistan Squad for Champions Trophy
  3. http://www.thenewstribe.com/2014/12/13/pakistan-defeat-india-after-thrilling-hockey-match/ Pakistan defeat India after thrilling hockey match