Khawaja Zakauddin, born on October 27, 1936, in Jalandhar, Punjab, India, is a former field hockey forward who represented Pakistan from 1958 to 1966. During his illustrious career, he played 56 international matches and scored 26 goals for the nation.

In recognition of his contributions to the sport, Zakauddin was awarded the Pride of Performance in 2009, the highest civil award in Pakistan. Post-retirement, he served as coach, chief selector, and manager for Pakistan hockey, guiding the team through various triumphs.

Medal Achievements:

– Olympic Games:
– 🥈 Silver Medal, 1964 Tokyo – Team Competition

– Asian Games:
– 🥇 Gold Medal, 1958 Tokyo – Team Competition
– 🥇 Gold Medal, 1962 Jakarta – Team Competition
– 🥈 Silver Medal, 1966 Bangkok – Team Competition

Khawaja Zakauddin is also a proud father of four sons: Kamran Zaka, Adnan Zaka, Imran Zaka, and Salman Zaka. Additionally, he is the father-in-law of Pakistani hockey Olympian Touqir Dar.

Join us in celebrating the legacy of this hockey legend and his contributions to the sport in Pakistan! 🇵🇰
Saturday, August 17, 2024