Zeeshan Ashraf
Pakistani field hockey player (born 1977)
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Zeeshan Ashraf Qasmi (born 28 February 1977 in Quetta, Pakistan) is a former field hockey full back player from Pakistan. He made his international debut for Pakistan in 2001. He captained the national side during the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2010 Hockey World Cup. He was also the flag bearer for Pakistan at the 2008 Olympic opening ceremony. His leadership in the 2010 Asian Games secured Pakistan a direct berth for the 2012 London Olympics.
Quetta, Baluchistan, Pakistan
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Zeeshan Ashraf Qasmi | ||
| Born |
28 February 1977 Quetta, Baluchistan, Pakistan | ||
| Playing position | Fullback | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | NBP | ||
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's field hockey | ||
Representing  Pakistan | ||
| Asian Games | ||
 | 2010 Guangzhou | Team |
 | 2006 Doha | Team |
| Commonwealth Games | ||
 | 2006 Melbourne | Team |
| 2002 Manchester | Team |
| South Asian Games | ||
| 2006 Colombo | Team |
| 2010 Dhaka | Team |
Career
He captained the Pakistan national field hockey team during the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, and the 2010 Hockey World Cup in India. In the latter tournament, Pakistan finished last, after which Ashraf announced that all players on the team, himself included, would retire.[1]
