Ex-Pakistan hockey captain Khalid Mahmood is no more
LAHORE: Former Pakistan hockey captain Khalid Mahmood passed away on Thursday after prolonged illness. He was 84. According to Khalid’s son, the funeral will be held in Faisalabad on Friday. Born on Dec 28, 1941 in Jhelum, Khalid was part of some of Pakistan’s most successful hockey squads. He was a member of the Pakistan team that won silver medal at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. The right-out player…
Lahore, Pakistan witnessed the passing of former hockey star Khalid Mahmood on Thursday, at the age of 84. He breathed his last after a long illness. The funeral proceedings are scheduled to take place in Faisalabad on Friday. Born on December 28, 1941 in Jhelum, Khalid was a vital member of Pakistan's highly successful hockey teams throughout his career.
A silver medalist at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics and the 1966 Asian Games, he also represented his nation in the 1968 Mexico Olympics and the 1970 Asian Games, winning gold in both instances. In addition to his illustrious playing career, Khalid held important positions within the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) and served as the national team manager.
The International Hockey Federation, Asian Hockey Federation, and the broader hockey community, comprising former Olympians, have expressed their profound grief over the loss of this legendary athlete.
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