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Sayed Mohammad Jaffar Shah (1911 – March 21, 1937) was an Indian field hockey player who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics and 1936 Summer Olympics.
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Early Life and education
He was born in Shergarh, District Montgomery, British India (now in Punjab, Pakistan). Jaffar received his education at the Aitchison College, Lahore and the Government College Lahore. A hockey pavilion was constructed at Aitchison College in 1939 as a tribute to the memory of Jaffar and his services to hockey in India.
Playing career
In 1932 he was a member of the Indian field hockey team, which won the gold medal. He played two matches as forward.
Four years later he was again a member of the Indian field hockey team, which won the gold medal. He played five matches as forward.
Death
He died as a result of a shooting accident near Lahore in 1937.