Dayaan Cassiem

Abdud Dayaan Cassiem (born 1 December 1998) is a South African field hockey player. He competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics.[3]

Dayaan Cassiem
Born
Abdud Dayaan Cassiem

(1998-12-01) 1 December 1998
Cape Town, South Africa
EducationBishops Diocesan College
Parent
  • Abdullah “Casa” Cassiem[1] (father)
FamilyMustapha Cassiem (brother)
Field hockey career
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight 62 kg (137 lb)
Playing position Forward
Club information
Current club HDM[2]
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–present South Africa 70 (22)
2019–present South Africa (indoor) 28 (38)
Medal record
Representing  South Africa
Men's indoor hockey
Indoor Africa Cup
Gold medal – first place2021 Durban
Last updated on: 28 September 2022

He attended Bishops Diocesan College and graduated a few years ago. His brother Mustapha Cassiem also is an international hockey player.[4]

International career

He was named the best player at the 2021 Men's Indoor Africa Cup.[5]

Honours

Western Province Hockey
  • 2018 Indoor IPT Men - Leading Goalscorer[6]
  • 2019 Senior IPT (Men's A-Section) - Young Player of the Tournament [6]

Central
  • 2023 Belgotex Elite Club Challenge - Player of the Tournament[7]

International

References
  1. "South African Hockey Association: Abdul Cassiem". saha.altiusrt.com.
  2. Redactie (29 March 2023). "Broertjes Cassiem naar HDM". Hoofdklasse Hockey Nederland (in Dutch). Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  3. "Hockey CASSIEM Abdud Dayaan". Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on 25 July 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
  4. Ephraim, Adrian (3 March 2021). "Mustapha Cassiem, SA's young hockey prodigy". New Fame.
  5. "Indoor Africa Cup - Namibia Women and South Africa Men reign supreme". Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  6. "South African Hockey Association: Dayaan Cassiem". saha.altiusrt.com.
  7. "BECC 2023 | Delight for Debutants and Central crowned champions". www.belgotexsport.co.za. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
  8. "Captain Cassiem inspires South Africa to the title in the inaugural FIH Hockey Men's Nations Cup". International Hockey Federation. 4 December 2022. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
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