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Ibrahim Saber

1945 – 2019

Bangladeshi hockey player

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About Ibrahim Saber

Lived 1945 – 2019 (aged 73–74). Ibrahim Saber was a Bangladeshi and Pakistani field hockey player, association football player, cricketer, basketball player and field hockey, known for Bangladesh men's national field hockey team.

Ibrahim Saber (1945 – 19 June 2019) was a Bangladeshi field hockey player and captain of Bangladesh men's national field hockey team. In recognition of his contribution in sports, he won the National Sports Awards in 1997.

Career Saber was a member of the Pakistan men's national field hockey team in the 1970s. In 1971, he was one of the team members who represented Pakistan at the Barcelona World Cup. After the liberation of Bangladesh, he was included in the National Hockey team of Bangladesh. He was the vice-captain of Bangladesh team at the Asian Games in 1978.

He captained Bangladesh during an exhibition match against the touring Sri Lanka men's national field hockey team in 1978. The game held in Mymensingh finished in an 1–1 draw. In addition to that, he played two test matches in Dhaka.

In addition to hockey, Saber was also a regular in football, cricket and basketball. He played for Abahani Limited Dhaka. He also played Dhaka First Division Football and scored a hat-trick for Azad Sporting Club in the Aga Khan Gold Cup. He died on 19 June 2019 at the age of 74 at the Bangladesh Medical College Hospital in Dhaka.

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Important facts

Born
1945, Bengal Presidency
Birth century
Nationality
Known for
Bangladesh men's national field hockey team

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ibrahim Saber?

Bangladeshi hockey player

When was Ibrahim Saber born?

Ibrahim Saber was born in 1945 in Bengal Presidency.

When did Ibrahim Saber die?

Ibrahim Saber died on 19 June 2019 in Dhaka.

What was Ibrahim Saber's occupation?

Ibrahim Saber was a field hockey player, association football player, cricketer, basketball player and field hockey.

What was Ibrahim Saber known for?

Ibrahim Saber was known for Bangladesh men's national field hockey team.

What nationality was Ibrahim Saber?

Ibrahim Saber was Bangladeshi and Pakistani.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ibrahim Saber

· Wikidata: Q64728146

· DBpedia: Ibrahim Saber

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