Jaffar Memorial hockey tournament is organised annually by Ali Institute of Education in Lahore.

The inscription in Urdu language on the gravestone reads: "Syed Mohammad Jaffar Shah Kirmani son of Syed Nawazish Hussain Shah Kirmani, Date of Birth: December 1911, Date of Death: 21 March 1937.

"(Late) Syed Mohammad Jaffar was one of the greatest players of (field) hockey, who was selected to the 1928 United India (All India) Olympics (field) hockey team but he could not participate in that global event due to his youthful age.

Out of magnanimity of his heart, he decided not to be a candidate for the captaincy in favour of Dhyan Chand, although initially, he was being considered as captain of this victorious team because of his professionalism and skill level.

He was not only a brilliant sportsman and a great representative (plus an asset) of the country but also a figure of exemplary mannerism and conduct.