Sohail Abbas is one of the most creative former Pakistani hockey players
The world’s greatest flicker, born in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan on June 9, 1977, was renowned as the ‘King of the Drag Flick,’ making him the ultimate penalty corner specialist. His speed and accuracy made him a master of penalty corners.
He became the first player in hockey history to score 300 goals, ending his career with an astounding 348 goals from 311 appearances.
🏆 Achievements:
– Gold medals at the 1999 and 2003 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Kuala Lumpur.
– Top scorer in 1999 with twelve goals.
– Scored in the final to defeat South Korea 3-0 on April 10, 1999.
– Top scorer in 2003 with five goals.
– Pakistan defeated Germany 1-0 in the final on March 30, 2003.
– Gold medal at the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games, scoring in the final from a penalty corner.
Sohail Abbas’s legacy as the ‘King of the Drag Flick’ continues to inspire future generations of hockey players. 🏑✨