{"id":600078,"date":"2025-11-28T22:37:17","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T22:37:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/600078\/"},"modified":"2025-11-28T22:37:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T22:37:17","slug":"british-olympic-hero-dead-at-63-tributes-pour-in-for-hockey-gold-medallist-imran-sherwani-who-was-subject-of-barry-davies-iconic-commentary-against-germans-in-final-after-alzheimers-battle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/600078\/","title":{"rendered":"British Olympic hero dead at 63: Tributes pour in for hockey gold medallist Imran Sherwani – who was subject of Barry Davies’ iconic commentary against Germans in final – after Alzheimer’s battle"},"content":{"rendered":"

By JIM FOULERTON <\/p>\n

Published: 16:21 EST, 28 November 2025 | Updated: 16:44 EST, 28 November 2025 <\/p>\n

Britain’s Olympic hockey gold medallist Imran Sherwani, immortalised by Barry Davies’ brilliant commentary at the Seoul Games in 1988, has died at the age of 63.<\/p>\n

Sherwani scored twice in the final as Great Britain beat West Germany 3-1 in which BBC<\/a> commentator Davies famously said: ‘Where were the Germans? But frankly, who cares!’<\/p>\n

It was the men’s first Olympic triumph for 68 years and also the last time the men’s team even made on the podium.<\/p>\n

Sherwani, who represented England and Great Britain a total of 94 times, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s<\/a> in 2019.<\/p>\n

The chief operating officer of Great Britain Hockey, Rich Beer, said: ‘Imran Sherwani will forever be remembered as one of the true icons of England and Great Britain hockey.<\/p>\n

‘His talent, leadership and humility inspired generations of players and fans alike.’<\/p>\n

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Britain’s Olympic hockey gold medallist Imran Sherwani, who scored twice in the 1988 final, has passed away at the age of 63<\/p>\n

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The Sherwani family described him as ‘a beloved husband, dad, grandad, brother and son’<\/p>\n

In a statement announcing the news, the Sherwani family said: ‘We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Imran Sherwani, beloved husband, dad, grandad, brother and son.<\/p>\n

‘Whilst many knew him for his sporting achievements, to us he was a devoted family man whose warmth, humour, and kindness touched everyone who knew him. Imran will be profoundly missed, but his legacy will remain with us always.<\/p>\n

‘We kindly ask for privacy as we grieve together and remember the remarkable man he was.’<\/p>\n

Former team-mate and good friend Norman Hughes added: ‘Imran was just a fabulous guy on and off the pitch.<\/p>\n

‘He made his England debut against Scotland in Cardiff in July 1983. He scored eigh goals in his first eight internationals which is a truly remarkable feat.<\/p>\n

‘Of course, he is remembered most of all for his demolition of the Germans in the Seoul Olympic gold medal game.<\/p>\n

‘But those who knew Imi will remember a guy who showed respect, loyalty and always covered your back. He overcame a serious knee injury otherwise he would for sure been in LA84 also.<\/p>\n

‘You could not ask for a better teammate or person. I must add that supporting Imi throughout his career has been his rock Louise. Lucky man, she has given him the space to shine and achieve his dreams.’<\/p>\n

A father of three,\u00a0Sherwani was 57 when he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.\u00a0<\/p>\n

As well as a gold medal, Sherwani also won silver medals at the 1986 World Cup and the 18987 European Cup.<\/p>\n

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