Dr. Tariq Aziz, born on February 5, 1938, in Amritsar, British India, is a celebrated former Pakistani field hockey player. Under his captaincy, Pakistan secured a gold medal at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City and a silver medal at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

– Born: 5 February 1938, Amritsar, British India
– Position: Left-fullback

Medal Achievements:

– Olympic Games:
– 🥈 Silver Medal, 1964 Tokyo – Team Competition
– 🥇 Gold Medal, 1968 Mexico City – Team Competition

– Asian Games:

– 🥇 Gold Medal, 1962 Jakarta – Team Competition
– 🥈 Silver Medal, 1966 Bangkok – Team Competition

Education:
– Graduated from CVS, Lahore, Pakistan in 1959
– Master’s (M.Sc.) from the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad in 1966

Career:
Dr. Aziz joined the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad as an instructor in 1962 and retired as a professor of Veterinary Medicine in 1997.

Awards and Recognition:
– Pride of Performance Award for Sports by the President of Pakistan in 1968

Dr. Tariq Aziz announced his retirement from international hockey on December 31, 1968. Join us in celebrating his remarkable contributions to the sport and his enduring legacy in Pakistani field hockey! 🇵🇰
Monday, August 19, 2024