Mohammed Hussain
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| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's field hockey | ||
Representing  India | ||
Olympic Games  | ||
 | 1936 Berlin | Team |
| Western Asiatic Games | ||
| 1934 Delhi | |
Mohammed Hussain (1 October 1911 – 28 February 1977) was an Indian field hockey and soccer player who competed in the hockey tournament the 1936 Summer Olympics. He belonged to the Beary society, whose mother tongue was Beary Bashe. He was the captain for the hockey club Manavadar, which was then a British protectorate.[1] Hussein worked for the Prince of Manavadar.[2] and also represented India against South Africa in soccer in 1934.[3]
He was described by Krishan Datta in the Times of India as "A reliable full-back, Mohammed Hussain enjoyed the trust of his captain in the final against Germany. A 'stout' defender and a 'wall' in the defence, Hussain hailed from the princely state of Manavadar which produced a sprinkling of Olympians."[4]
He was a member of the Indian field hockey team, which won the gold medal. His position was full-back. He played four matches (of five matches played in total) including both the semifinal match against France and the final match against Germany. He was then 24 years old.[citation needed]
He was the captain of the Prince of Manavadar's Team which toured New Zealand in 1938.[citation needed]
Practice matches in Northern India
India played her first game of the Indian tour against Delhi Select XI. India lost 1–4, even though Delhi XI was never considered a great team. The unexpected win is sometimes blamed on Sardar Mohammed Hussain for playing as inside-right, a position in which he had never played before. India won the next two matches against Jhansi Heroes and Bhopal State XI easily.
Practice matches in Northern India
India won the three matches against Madras Indians, All Madras and Bangalore without any problem. Hussain played in all these matches.
Pre-Olympic practice matches in Germany
India played eight practice matches before the Olympics. Hussain played in five of those matches. India remained undefeated.
