Ahmed Sher Khan (1912–1967) was an Indian field hockey player active in the early and mid twentieth century. He belonged to the generation of Indian hockey players whose careers coincided with the period when India dominated international field hockey.
| Name | Ahmed Sher Khan |
|---|---|
| Born | 1912 |
| Died | 1967 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Field hockey |
Ahmed Sher Khan's playing years fell within the era when Indian field hockey, organised under the Indian Hockey Federation, was establishing itself as the leading force in the sport at the international level. The period from the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics onwards saw India win successive Olympic gold medals in hockey, drawing players from across undivided India.
As a hockey player from this era, Ahmed Sher Khan represents the broader cohort of Indian sportspersons who contributed to the development of field hockey as the country's most successful Olympic sport during the first half of the twentieth century.