Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Olympic Hockey Legend Imran Sherwani Dies at 63
Imran Sherwani was a famous British field hockey player who played in the Olympics.
He was very good and scored two goals in the final match of the 1988 Olympics in Seoul.
He also won silver medals in other big tournaments.
Sadly, he passed away at the age of 63 because of a disease called young-onset Alzheimer’s.
His family and friends remember him as a kind and loving person.
Many people in the sports world are sad about his death and remember him as one of the best players.
Imran Sherwani, a British field hockey legend, has died at the age of 63.
He was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s in December 2019 and announced it two years later.
Sherwani scored two goals in Britain’s 3-1 victory over West Germany in the 1988 Olympics final in Seoul.
He earned 49 international caps for England and represented Britain in 45 matches.
Sherwani won silver medals for England at the 1986 World Cup and the 1987 European Championship.
- Who
- Imran Sherwani, a British field hockey player and Olympic legend
- What
- His death at the age of 63 due to young-onset Alzheimer’s
- When
- Recently announced by his family on Thursday
- Where
- Not specified, but he was a prominent figure in British field hockey
- Why
- He was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s in December 2019, which he announced two years later
- Name
- Imran Sherwani
- Age at Death
- 63
- Cause of Death
- Young-onset Alzheimer’s
- Notable Achievement
- Scored 2 goals in 1988 Olympics final
- International Caps
- 49 for England, 45 for Britain
- Other Medals
- Silver at 1986 World Cup and 1987 European Championship